Marceline Orbes

1873–1927 (age 54)

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Biography

Marceline Orbes brought laughter and lighthearted mischief to the circus rings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, building a reputation as a beloved clown whose expressive face and improvisational genius delighted audiences across continents.

Though he passed away shortly after one of his final performances, his memory endures through the countless generations of spectators who cherished his artistry and the enduring imprint he left on the circus tradition.