Background
POPOV, Oleg was born on July 31, 1930 in Vyrubovo, Moscow Region.
POPOV, Oleg was born on July 31, 1930 in Vyrubovo, Moscow Region.
Graduated from the School of Circus Art in Moscow in 1950.
One of the world’s most famous clowns. At the age of 14, joined the circus as a juggler and slackwire artist. At 20, became a clown specializing in the art of mime.
Extremely popular artist throughout the Soviet Union. A huge box-office success. Has performed abroad with equal success.
Created the Popov school of clowns and also teaches young performers.
My Hero in the anthology Fires of the Manezh 1961.