Clowning Around facts for kids

Clowning Around is a fun family movie from 1992. It was filmed in beautiful places like Perth, Western Australia, and Paris, France. The movie is based on a book called Clowning Sim by David Martin.

This film was made by Barron Entertainment Films in Australia and WonderWorks in the United States. George Whaley directed it. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation helped share the movie with everyone.

The movie stars many Australian actors. These include Clayton Williamson, Noni Hazlehurst, Ernie Dingo, Rebecca Smart, and Jill Perryman. It also features American actor Van Johnson and French actor Jean-Michel Dagory.

Clowning Around was the very first movie for famous actor Heath Ledger. He appears near the end of the film as an orphan clown. Even though his part was small, he delivered the movie's final lines. His role was so minor that he was not even listed in the film's credits.

A sequel to this movie, called Clowning Around 2, was released in 1993.

What the Movie is About

Simon Gunner is a foster kid who dreams of becoming a circus clown. He loves the idea of making people laugh and performing under the big top.

With the help of an experienced clown named Jack Merrick, Simon works hard. He learns all the tricks and skills needed to be a great clown. Simon eventually achieves his dream and becomes a real circus clown.

Meet the Cast

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Clowning Around:

• Clayton Williamson as Simon Gunner
• Annie Byron as Una Crealy
• Jean-Michel Dagory as Anatole Tolin
• Ernie Dingo as Jack Merrick
• Van Johnson as Mr. Ranthow
• Rebecca Smart as Linda Crealy
• Noni Hazlehurst as Sarah Gunner
• Jill Perryman as Miss Gabhurst
• Steve Jodrell as Skipper Crealy
• Heath Ledger as orphan clown (his role was not credited)