Coco the Clown

Full Name: Nicolai Poliakoff
Profession: Famous Clown

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Why Famous: Most famous clown in the UK during the middle decades of the 20th century.

Technically, he was not a clown but an auguste, the foolish character who is always on the receiving end of buckets of water and custard pies. The auguste often works with the cleverer white-faced clown, who always gets the better of him.

Born: October 2, 1900
Birthplace: Dvinsk, Russian Empire
Star Sign: Libra

Died: September 25, 1974 (aged 73)