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Frank Avruch(1928-2018)

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Frank Avruch
Frank Avruch was born on 21 May 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Bozo's Big Top (1966), Summer Solstice (1981) and I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014). He was married to Betty. He died on 20 March 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
BornMay 21, 1928
DiedMarch 20, 2018(89)
BornMay 21, 1928
DiedMarch 20, 2018(89)
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Known for

Carl Carlsson, Caroll Spinney, and Frank Avruch in Bozo's Big Top (1966)
Bozo's Big Top
7.3
TV Series
  • Bozo the Clown
  • 1966
Summer Solstice (1981)
Summer Solstice
7.0
TV Movie
  • The Doctor
  • 1981
Caroll Spinney in I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
7.5
  • Self
  • 2014
Arlene Francis and Soupy Sales in What's My Line? (1968)
What's My Line?
7.1
TV Series
  • Self - Mystery Guest as Bozo the Clown

Credits

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Actor

  • Summer Solstice (1981)
    Summer Solstice
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • The Doctor
    • 1981
  • Carl Carlsson, Caroll Spinney, and Frank Avruch in Bozo's Big Top (1966)
    Bozo's Big Top
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Bozo the Clown
    • 1966

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 21, 1928
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • March 20, 2018
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouses
      Betty? - 2018 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Portrayed Bozo the Clown on Boston's then WHDH-TV station from 1959 to 1970 which was titled "Bozo's Circus" from 1959 to 1965, then re-titled "Bozo The Clown" from 1965 to 1966, and then to "Bozo's Big Top" from 1966 to 1970.

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