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Karandash was born on 10 December, 1901 in Russia, is a Soviet clown. Discover Karandash's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 10 December 1901
Birthday 10 December
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Date of death 31 March 1983
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Nationality Russia

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1901

Mikhail Nikolayevich Rumyantsev (Михаи́л Никола́евич Румя́нцев; 10 December 1901 – 31 March 1983), better known under his stage name Karandash (Каранда́ш which means pencil), was a famous Soviet clown.

He was a People's Artist of the USSR and a Hero of Socialist Labour, and was the teacher of the famous Russian clowns Oleg Popov and Yuri Nikulin.

Rumyantsev was born in Saint Petersburg, and had two younger siblings, brother Kostya and sister Lena.

His mother died when he was six.

Rumyantsev had at least two daughters.

Starting his career in the circus arena as the imitator of Charlie Chaplin, Mikhail Rumyantsev then abandoned it for, or rather, transformed that part into his would-be renowned image of Karandash always accompanied with his hallmark Scottish Terrier named Klyaksa (which means blot).

He enjoyed immense popularity with the Soviet audience and often gathered full houses all over the country.

He had courage to ridicule such topics as religion, alcohol, fascism and even Soviet regime.

Rumyantsev taught his profession to both Oleg Popov and Yuri Nikulin.

During World War II, Rumyantsev toured on frontiers and mocked fascist forces to raise soldiers’ morale.

1960

In 1960, he toured South America with the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.

Altogether Karandash had worked in the circus for 55 years, the last time he appeared in the arena was just two weeks prior to his death.

The Moscow Circus School was named after him.