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Russell Scott was born on 30 June, 1921 in Enid, Oklahoma, U.S., is an American clown. Discover Russell Scott'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 91 years old?

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Occupation Entertainer, Television personality.
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 30 June, 1921
Birthday 30 June
Birthplace Enid, Oklahoma, U.S.
Date of death 27 August, 2012
Died Place Morrison, Colorado, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Russell Scott's Wife?

His wife is Gwenna Scott

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Wife Gwenna Scott
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Children 3

Russell Scott Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Russell Scott worth at the age of 91 years old? Russell Scott’s income source is mostly from being a successful Television. He is from United States. We have estimated Russell Scott's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Television

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1921

Blinky the Clown (June 30, 1921 – August 27, 2012), also known as Russell Scott, and simply Clown, was an American clown, television personality and presenter who starred in a Denver, Colorado television program called Blinky's Fun Club.

Having spent 41 years on television in character, Scott holds the record as longest-running television clown in history, as well as the longest running children's television host in the United States.

Born in Oklahoma, Russell Scott inherited his love of the circus from his father and began his entertainment career as Sears-O the Clown, performing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Changing his character's name to Blinky, his success brought him to the attention of television station KKTV.

1958

Blinky's Fun Club began in 1958, originating from the KKTV studios.

1966

In 1966, the show moved to KWGN in Denver and remained there until ending its run in 1998.

Scott performed in more than 10,000 episodes, giving him the longest career of any children's TV personality in the U.S. and second longest in the entire world.

2004

In 2004, he was inducted into The Silver Circle of the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

2005

In 2005, he was inducted into the Broadcast Professionals of Colorado's Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.

2006

In 2006, he was the subject of a documentary titled Blinky, produced and directed by Brian Malone.

After his television career ended, Scott owned and operated a store called Blinky's Antiques and Collectibles on South Broadway in Denver, Colorado.

2008

After 22 years, the shop closed in 2008.

2012

Scott died on August 27, 2012, at the Bear Creek Nursing Center in Morrison, Colorado, from complications of pneumonia.

He was 91 years old.