Circus clown, born in France. The son of a juggler, he made his debut as a circus performer at the age of five. He moved to Britain in 1938, and was for 39 years a star attraction of the Blackpool Tower Circus, until ill health forced his retirement a year before his death.
Charlie Cairoli (February 15, 1910 in Milan - February 17, 1980 in Blackpool) was a famous British clown, impressionist and musician. Born to a travelling circus family of French origin, he began his performing career at the age of seven, and, after visiting the Blackpool Tower Circus in 1939, chose to stay.
He performed at the Blackpool Tower Circus every summer season for thirty-nine years, a world record for the most performances at a single venue.
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