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Anna Held
Polish-French actress and singer known for her flamboyant and risqué musical performances in America.
Harry Houdini
Eminent escape artist known for daring feats of freeing himself from handcuffs and sealed containers.
Fanny Brice
A notable singer, comedian, and actress, famous for her character 'Baby Snooks' and inspiring the musical 'Funny Girl'.
The Marx Brothers
A family comedy act known for their zany humor and films like 'Duck Soup' and 'A Night at the Opera'.
Buster Keaton
Silent film star known for his physical comedy and deadpan expression, labeled 'The Great Stone Face'.
W.C. Fields
A comic juggler who became a star of silent and sound films, recognizable for his humorous disdain for children and dogs.
Al Jolson
Singer and actor called 'The World's Greatest Entertainer' known for his energetic performances and singing style.
Sophie Tucker
Singer and comedian known for her powerful delivery, earning her the nickname 'The Last of the Red Hot Mamas'.
Bill Robinson
Famed tap dancer and actor also known as 'Bojangles', remembered for his smooth rhythm tap style.
Harry Lauder
Scottish comedian and singer, he was one of the most internationally acclaimed entertainers of his time.
Eva Tanguay
Canadian-born singer and entertainer known as 'The Queen of Vaudeville' for her energetic and unconventional performances.
Abbott and Costello
Comedy duo famous for their 'Who's on First?' routine and a series of successful comedy films.
Josephine Baker
Entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent who became a celebrity known for her risqué performances and banana skirt dance.
George Burns and Gracie Allen
Comedy duo with George playing the straight man and Gracie delivering zany lines and illogical logic.
Jack Benny
Comedian known for his timing and underplayed humor, and his radio and television show 'The Jack Benny Program'.
Sarah Bernhardt
French stage actress who became one of the most famous actresses in the history of the theatre, known for her expressive melodramatic style.
Texas Guinan
American actress and club owner who was the first female emcee and became a famous speakeasy hostess during Prohibition.
Gypsy Rose Lee
Famous burlesque entertainer known for her clever striptease performances and sharp wit.
Fred Astaire
Dancer, choreographer, and actor known for his grace, elegance, and innovation in dance, especially in musical films.
Edgar Bergen
A ventriloquist best known for his radio show performances with his dummy Charlie McCarthy.
Mae West
Actress, playwright, screenwriter, and sex symbol known for her bawdy double entendres and stage plays.
Eddie Cantor
Singer, actor, and comedian known for his energetic performances and signature eye-rolling banter.
The Nicholas Brothers
Fayard and Harold Nicholas, a dance duo celebrated for their acrobatic technique and exuberant performances.
Jim Thorpe
An American athlete and Olympian who also had a brief vaudeville career showcasing his athletic talents.
Will Rogers
Actor, cowboy, humorist, and social commentator known for his witty aphorisms and rope tricks.
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