Carequinha
Brazilian clown and actor (1915–2006)
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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. He was a Freemason.[2]
Born
July 18, 1915
George Savalla Gomes
July 18, 1915
Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedApril 5, 2006 (aged 90)
São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OthernameBaldy the Clown
Carequinha | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Savalla Gomes July 18, 1915 Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | April 5, 2006 (aged 90) São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Other name | Baldy the Clown |
| Occupations | Clown, actor |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Sai de Baixo | ||
| 1956 | Com Água na Boca | ||
| 1957 | Com Jeito Vai | Himself | |
| 1957 | Sherlock de Araque | Sertório | |
| 1958 | É de Chuá | ||
| 1960 | Vem a Alegria | Himself | |
| 1960 | O Palhaço O Que É? | ||
| 1981 | As Três Marias | Telenovela | |
| 1990 | Escolinha do Professor Raimundo | Himself | TV show |
| 2005 | Hoje É Dia de Maria 2 | Tocador de Realejo | TV miniseries, (final appearance) |
