Jim Gerald

Jim Gerald (1 January 1891 – 2 March 1971) born James Fitzgerald was an Australian comedian, circus clown, acrobat, writer, director and troupe leader and filmmaker. Theatre Historian Frank Van Straten has described Gerald as "the quintessential clown... [with] rubbery face... and the loose-limbed body of an acrobat." He is generally cited as one of the leading post-World War I comedians to work the Australasian variety circuits, the others being Nat Phillips, Roy Rene, and George Wallace.

Jim Gerald
Jim Gerald, Melbourne, 2 June 1951, by Gordon F. De Lisle.jpg
Born
James Fitzgerald

1 January 1891
Darlington, New South Wales
Died2 March 1971 (aged 80)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • circus clown
  • acrobat
  • writer
  • director
  • trope leader
  • filmmaker
  • actor
  • radio producer
Years active1907-1969
SpouseEsther Patience Futcher
Comedy career
MediumTheatrical, Circus, film
GenresObservational comedy, physical comedy, self-deprecation
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