Oleg Popov

GPTKB entity

Properties (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf clown
gptkbp:activeYears 1940s-2023
gptkbp:associatedAct gptkb:Cirque_du_Soleil
gptkb:Moscow_Circus
gptkbp:awards Golden Clown Award
gptkbp:birthDate July 31, 1930
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:culturalImpact brought joy to audiences worldwide
celebrated in documentaries and films
contributed to the art of clowning
inspired future generations of performers
popularized_clowning_in_Russia
gptkbp:deathDate November 2, 2023
gptkbp:famousFor his clown character
gptkbp:famousQuote Laughter_is_the_best_medicine.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oleg Popov
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
Emmett Kelly
gptkbp:knownFor circus performances
gptkbp:legacy influenced many modern clowns
gptkbp:nationality Russian
gptkbp:notableWork gptkb:Oleg_Popov's_Circus_Show
The Great Oleg
gptkbp:occupation performer
gptkbp:performances slapstick comedy
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Saratov,_Russia
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:signature red nose and colorful costume
gptkbp:spouse Nina Popova
gptkbp:training festivals
television shows
theater stages
international circuses
gptkbp:website official website