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Adam Forepaugh
Adam John Forepaugh was an American entrepreneur, businessman, and circus owner.
Adam John Forepaugh was an American entrepreneur, businessman, and circus owner.
Alfred Percival Bullen
Alfred Percival Bullen (1896-02-08 in Kiama, New South Wales – 1974-08-11 at Penrith, New South Wales) was, along with his brothers, the circus founder of Bullen's Circus.
Alfred Percival Bullen (1896-02-08 in Kiama, New South Wales – 1974-08-11 at Penrith, New South Wales) was, along with his brothers, the circus founder of Bullen's Circus.
Allan C. Hill
Allan C. Hill (born September 23, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia died September 10, 2007 in Sarasota, Florida) was an American Entrepreneur and Circus owner.
Allan C. Hill (born September 23, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia died September 10, 2007 in Sarasota, Florida) was an American Entrepreneur and Circus owner.
Arne Arnardo
Arne Arnardo (12 October 1912 – 4 May 1995), born Arne Otto Lorang Andersen, was a Norwegian circus performer and -owner, generally referred to as the "circus king" of Norway.
Arne Arnardo (12 October 1912 – 4 May 1995), born Arne Otto Lorang Andersen, was a Norwegian circus performer and -owner, generally referred to as the "circus king" of Norway.
Bertram Mills
Bertram Wagstaff Mills was a British circus owner who ran the Bertram Mills Circus.
Bertram Wagstaff Mills was a British circus owner who ran the Bertram Mills Circus.
Carl Hagenbeck
Carl Hagenbeck (June 10, 1844 - April 14, 1913) was a merchant of wild animals who supplied many European zoos, as well as P.T. Barnum.
Carl Hagenbeck (June 10, 1844 - April 14, 1913) was a merchant of wild animals who supplied many European zoos, as well as P.T. Barnum.
Charles Edward Ringling
Charles Edward Ringling (December 2, 1863 – December 3, 1926) was one of the Ringling brothers, who owned the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Charles Edward Ringling (December 2, 1863 – December 3, 1926) was one of the Ringling brothers, who owned the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Clyde Beatty
Clyde Beatty (June 10, 1903 – July 19, 1965) joined the circus as a cage cleaner as a teen and became famous as a lion tamer and animal trainer.
Clyde Beatty (June 10, 1903 – July 19, 1965) joined the circus as a cage cleaner as a teen and became famous as a lion tamer and animal trainer.
Cypher Zero
Cypher Zero (born November 30, 1976 in Evanston, Illinois) is a circus proprietor and producer, entrepreneur, and educator.
Cypher Zero (born November 30, 1976 in Evanston, Illinois) is a circus proprietor and producer, entrepreneur, and educator.
E. Michael Burke
Edmund Michael Burke (August 6, 1916–February 5, 1987) was a U.S. Navy Officer, O.S.S. agent, C.I.A. agent, general manager of Ringling Bros.
Edmund Michael Burke (August 6, 1916–February 5, 1987) was a U.S. Navy Officer, O.S.S. agent, C.I.A. agent, general manager of Ringling Bros.
George A. Hamid Junior
George Hamid Junior (born 1918) is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
George Hamid Junior (born 1918) is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
George A. Hamid Senior
George Hamid Senior is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
George Hamid Senior is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
George A. Hamid, Jr.
George A. Hamid, Jr. is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
George A. Hamid, Jr. is an entrepreneur who made major contributions to America's outdoor amusement and entertainment industry.
Guy Laliberté
Guy Laliberté, is a Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, poker player, space tourist and the current CEO of Cirque du Soleil.
Guy Laliberté, is a Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, poker player, space tourist and the current CEO of Cirque du Soleil.
Hachaliah Bailey
Hachaliah Bailey (pronounced heck-a-LIE-uh) (1775–1845) is the eponym of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia and a relative to several famous individuals involved in early American circuses (havin...
Hachaliah Bailey (pronounced heck-a-LIE-uh) (1775–1845) is the eponym of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia and a relative to several famous individuals involved in early American circuses (havin...
Harry Lewiston
Harry Lewiston (April 2, 1900 - June 1, 1965; legal name Israel Harry Jaffe) was an American showman, freak show director, and barker.
Harry Lewiston (April 2, 1900 - June 1, 1965; legal name Israel Harry Jaffe) was an American showman, freak show director, and barker.
Henry Ringling North
Henry Ringling North (12 November 1909 - 2 October 1983) was the vice president, treasurer, director and operations chief, while his brother, John Ringling North, was the president and chairman ...
Henry Ringling North (12 November 1909 - 2 October 1983) was the vice president, treasurer, director and operations chief, while his brother, John Ringling North, was the president and chairman ...
Henry Skinner
Henry Alfred 'Harrie' Skinner was the RACA's founder and first Honorary Life Member.
Henry Alfred 'Harrie' Skinner was the RACA's founder and first Honorary Life Member.
Irvin Feld
Irvin Feld was the head of Ringling Bros.
Irvin Feld was the head of Ringling Bros.
James Anthony Bailey
James Anthony Bailey (July 4, 1847 – April 11, 1906) was the creator of the modern circus.
James Anthony Bailey (July 4, 1847 – April 11, 1906) was the creator of the modern circus.
Jean Baptiste Casmiere Breschard
Jean Baptiste Casmiere Breschard (John B. Breschard) was a circus owner and equestrian performer in the Circus of Pepin and Breschard.
Jean Baptiste Casmiere Breschard (John B. Breschard) was a circus owner and equestrian performer in the Circus of Pepin and Breschard.
Jean Pierre Ginnett
Jean Pierre Ginnett (died 1861) founded the Ginnett circus dynasty.
Jean Pierre Ginnett (died 1861) founded the Ginnett circus dynasty.
John Bill Ricketts
John Bill Ricketts (died 1799), an Englishman who brought the first modern circus to the United States, began his theatrical career with Hughes Royal Circus in London in the 1780s, and came ove...
John Bill Ricketts (died 1799), an Englishman who brought the first modern circus to the United States, began his theatrical career with Hughes Royal Circus in London in the 1780s, and came ove...
John Ringling North
John Ringling North (14 August 1903 - 4 June 1985) was the owner of the Ringling Bros.
John Ringling North (14 August 1903 - 4 June 1985) was the owner of the Ringling Bros.
Joseph Andrew Rowe
Joseph Andrew Rowe was an American equestrian and manager of circus companies.
Joseph Andrew Rowe was an American equestrian and manager of circus companies.
Joseph Gincomo Ferari
Joseph Gincomo Ferari (January 4, 1868 - May 11, 1953) was a lion tamer and circus owner at Dreamland on Coney Island.
Joseph Gincomo Ferari (January 4, 1868 - May 11, 1953) was a lion tamer and circus owner at Dreamland on Coney Island.
Kenneth Jeffrey Feld
Kenneth Jeffrey Feld is the CEO of Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Bros.
Kenneth Jeffrey Feld is the CEO of Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Bros.
P. T. Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, scam artist and entertainer, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros.
Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, scam artist and entertainer, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros.
Pablo Fanque
Pablo Fanque (born William Darby 28 February 1796 in Norwich, England ; died 4 May 1871 in Stockport, England) was the first black circus proprietor in Britain.
Pablo Fanque (born William Darby 28 February 1796 in Norwich, England ; died 4 May 1871 in Stockport, England) was the first black circus proprietor in Britain.
Paul Binder
Paul Binder (born October 19, 1942, Paul Lewis Binder) is the founder and artistic director of the Big Apple Circus.
Paul Binder (born October 19, 1942, Paul Lewis Binder) is the founder and artistic director of the Big Apple Circus.
Ringling brothers
The Ringling brothers were seven siblings who transformed their small touring company of performers into one of America's largest circuses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Ringling brothers were seven siblings who transformed their small touring company of performers into one of America's largest circuses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Roy Hofheinz
Roy Mark Hofheinz, popularly known as Judge Hofheinz or "The Judge", was State Representative from 1934 to 1936, County Judge of Harris County, Texas from 1936 to 1944, and mayor of the ci...
Roy Mark Hofheinz, popularly known as Judge Hofheinz or "The Judge", was State Representative from 1934 to 1936, County Judge of Harris County, Texas from 1936 to 1944, and mayor of the ci...
Sam A. Scribner
Sam A. Scribner (1859 - 1941) was an American circus and burlesque impresario of the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century.
Sam A. Scribner (1859 - 1941) was an American circus and burlesque impresario of the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century.
Stafford Bullen
Stafford Bullen (20 March 1925, Bathurst, New South Wales - November 2001, Sydney) was a circus proprietor and co-founder of the African Lion Safari, Warragamba.
Stafford Bullen (20 March 1925, Bathurst, New South Wales - November 2001, Sydney) was a circus proprietor and co-founder of the African Lion Safari, Warragamba.
Stephen Polito
Stephen Polito (also known as Stephano, Stephani and Stephanus Polito) (1763/4–1814) was a menagerie owner of Italian descent in Georgian England.
Stephen Polito (also known as Stephano, Stephani and Stephanus Polito) (1763/4–1814) was a menagerie owner of Italian descent in Georgian England.
Thomas Taplin Cooke
Thomas Taplin Cooke (1782–1836) was an eminent English showman, born in Warwick, who toured in America as well as his own country.
Thomas Taplin Cooke (1782–1836) was an eminent English showman, born in Warwick, who toured in America as well as his own country.
Tom Arnold (theatre impresario)
Tom Arnold, OBE (1897 – February 2, 1969) was a theatrical producer in the United Kingdom.
Tom Arnold, OBE (1897 – February 2, 1969) was a theatrical producer in the United Kingdom.
Victor Pépin
Victor Pépin (March 8, 1780–1845) was an American circus performer and circus owner most famous for being a partner in the Circus of Pépin and Breschard.
Victor Pépin (March 8, 1780–1845) was an American circus performer and circus owner most famous for being a partner in the Circus of Pépin and Breschard.
William Batty
William Batty (1801–1868) was an equestrian performer, circus proprietor, and longtime operator of Astley's Amphitheatre in London.
William Batty (1801–1868) was an equestrian performer, circus proprietor, and longtime operator of Astley's Amphitheatre in London.
William Cameron Coup
William Cameron Coup (August 18, 1837 – March 4, 1895) was a Wisconsin businessman who partnered with P. T. Barnum and Dan Castello in 1871 to form the "P. T. Barnum’s Museum, Menagerie and Circus".
William Cameron Coup (August 18, 1837 – March 4, 1895) was a Wisconsin businessman who partnered with P. T. Barnum and Dan Castello in 1871 to form the "P. T. Barnum’s Museum, Menagerie and Circus".
William Kite
William Kite was a 19th century circus performer, best known as being the "Mr. Kite" from the Beatles song "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!".
William Kite was a 19th century circus performer, best known as being the "Mr. Kite" from the Beatles song "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!".
William Preston Hall
William Preston Hall (1864–1932) aka "The Colonel", "Diamond Billy", and "Horse King of the World" was an American showman, businessman, and circus empresario.
William Preston Hall (1864–1932) aka "The Colonel", "Diamond Billy", and "Horse King of the World" was an American showman, businessman, and circus empresario.