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.

Carequinha
Born
George Savalla Gomes

(1915-07-18)July 18, 1915
DiedApril 5, 2006(2006-04-05) (aged 90)
Other namesBaldy the Clown
Occupation(s)Clown, actor

Filmography

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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 TV Show
1990 Escolinha do Professor Raimundo Himself TV show
2005 Hoje É Dia de Maria 2 Tocador de Realejo TV show, (final appearance)

Notes

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  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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