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Achille Zavatta ( May 6, 1915 - November 16, 1993) was a French clown, artist and circus operator.
Achille Zavatta was born in La Goulette, Tunisia, the son of Federico Zavatta, a circus owner. He started performing in his family's circus show at the age of three, forming with his brothers Michel and Rolph, the Zavatta Trio.
He became famous as a result of his pantomime skills.
He died in 1993 in Ouzouer des Champs, Loiret and was interred in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
What isn't stated is that Achille took his own life.
ReplyDeleteThere is a Cirque Achille Zavatta Fils (in effect AZ Jr) touring in France, but the name/title is rented from the family.