Carequinha
Born
George Savalla Gomes

(1915-07-18)July 18, 1915
Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedApril 5, 2006(2006-04-05) (aged 90)
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Other namesBaldy the Clown
Occupation(s)Clown, actor

George Savalla Gomes, better known as Carequinha or Baldy the Clown (July 18, 1915 in Rio Bonito[1] – April 5, 2006 in São Gonçalo), was a Brazilian clown and actor, born in a circus to a circus family. He had a thick head of hair, but wore a bald wig, starting from five years old – he was a clown in Circus Ocidental until the age of twelve. He was the first Brazilian clown to have his own TV show – Circo Bombril, later called Circo Carequinha ran for 16 years.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1956Sai de Baixo
1956Com Água na Boca
1957Com Jeito VaiHimself
1957Sherlock de AraqueSertório
1958É de Chuá
1960Vem a AlegriaHimself
1960O Palhaço O Que É?
1981As Três MariasTV Show
1990Escolinha do Professor RaimundoHimselfTV show
2005Hoje É Dia de Maria 2Tocador de RealejoTV show, (final appearance)

Notes

  1. ↑ Antonio Leao da Silva Neto (1998). Astros e estrelas do cinema brasileiro. São Paulo, Brasil: Edições Loyola. ISBN 85-900595-1-0.


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