Frankie Saluto
American clown (1906–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frankie Saluto (November 8, 1906 – July 30, 1982) was an American clown. Standing at just 3'10, he was known as "King of the Midget Clowns".[1][2] His career spanned 46 years as a professional clown, starting in 1928,[3] although he did not appear in guides until 1931.[4] Saluto spent most of his career with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus. He retired in 1974 and was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1991.[5][6]
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