Emmett Kelly net worth and salary: Emmett Kelly is a Comedian who has a net worth of $1.4 Million. Emmett Kelly was born in in December 9, 1898. Circus performer who created the memorable clown figure 'Weary Willie', based on the hobos of the Depression era. His circus career spanned 55 years and he notably portrayed the role of 'Willie' in Cecil B. DeMille's 1952 classic The Greatest Show on Earth.
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🎂 Emmett Kelly - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Emmett Kelly is 126 years, 0 months and 13 days old. Emmett Kelly will celebrate 127rd birthday on a Tuesday 9th of December 2025. Below we countdown to Emmett Kelly upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Emmett Kelly
Occupation	Comedian
Age	years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born	December 9, 1898 (KS)
Birthday	December 9
Town/City	KS
Nationality	KS

🌙 Zodiac

Emmett Kelly’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Emmett Kelly was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

About

Circus performer who created the memorable clown figure 'Weary Willie', based on the hobos of the Depression era. His circus career spanned 55 years and he notably portrayed the role of 'Willie' in Cecil B. DeMille's 1952 classic The Greatest Show on Earth.

Before Fame

He began his career by performing as a trapeze artist and clown in the early 1920's but didn't start working as a clown full-time until 1931. He envisioned the hobo clown character while working at an art firm years before he got into the circus.

Trivia

He is depicted in a famous photograph, still in full clown make-up and costume, trying to extinguish the fire during the devastating Hartford Circus Fire on July 6, 1944, that killed 167 people.

Family Life

He married circus trapeze artist Eva Moore. He was estranged from his son Emmett Kelly Jr. for many years because he felt his son stole his "Weary Willie" character.