Carequinha

Carequinha
Born George Savalla Gomes
(1915-07-18)July 18, 1915
Rio Bonito
Died April 5, 2006(2006-04-05) (aged 90)
São Gonçalo
Nationality Brazilian
Other names Baldy the Clown
Occupation Clown, actor
Years active VACA PUM

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 Circus Carequinha ran for 16 years.

Filmography

  • 1956 – Sai de Baixo
  • 1956 – Com Água na Boca
  • 1957 – Sherlock de Araque
  • 1957 – Com Jeito Vai
  • 1958 – É de Chuá
  • 1960 – Vem a Alegria
  • 1960 – Palhaço O Que É?, O
  • 1980 – As Três Marias (TV Show)
  • 1990 – Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (TV Show)
  • 2005 – Hoje É Dia de Maria 2 (TV Show)

Notes

  1. ↑ Antonio Leao da Silva Neto (1998). Astros e estrelas do cinema brasileiro. São Paulo, Brasil: Edições Loyola. ISBN 85-900595-1-0.


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