Oleg Popov
Oleg Popov | |
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Popov performing with the Russian State Circus, Worms, Germany, 28 March 2009 | |
| Born | 31 July 1930 |
| Died | 2 November 2016 (aged 86) |
| Occupation(s) | Clown, mime, circus artist |
| Years active | 1951–2016 |
| Known for | "The Sunshine Clown" |
| Spouse(s) | Alexandra Popova (1952–90; her death); 1 child Gabriela Popova (m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | People's Artist of the USSR (1969) |
Oleg Konstantinovich Popov (Russian: Олег Константинович Попoв, 31 July 1930 – 2 November 2016) was a Soviet and Russian clown and circus artist. He was awarded People's Artist of the USSR in 1969.