Johnny Eck
Johnny Eck (1911–1991) was an American circus performer, actor and folk artist.
Also recorded as John Eckhardt Jr.
Overview
Recorded at birth as John Eckhardt Jr.
Born at Baltimore in 1911, died at Baltimore in 1991.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is sideshow performer. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are folk art and screen.
Sources
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“Johnny Eck”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1463212: Johnny Eck
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