John Gilkey
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John Gilkey

Dec 16, 1966 - Los Angeles, California, U.S

John Gilkey is an award winning circus performer, actor, director and teacher. He has performed internationally for more than thirty-five years in circus, variety, comedy clubs, theater and television. John’s original and quirky routines are known for being an influential part of the contemporary circus movement that began in the 1980’s.

In 2002 John was invited to Pixar Studios to consult on the physical comedy routines that were eventually included in the Oscar winning film Ratatouille.

John continues to create challenging and experimental theater in California, including We Are Nudes which earned a Best of the Fringe award in the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival and Wet The Hippo which was nominated for Best Comedy in the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Credits

Cast

Media
Movie2023The InventorGravedigger John / Giuliano (voice)
Movie2017Muff Dive
Movie2010This Is HamletGravedigger #2
Movie2003Cirque du Soleil: VarekaiThe Skywatcher
Movie2013Cirque du Soleil: IRISClown
Movie1999Cirque du Soleil: QuidamJohn
TV Show2002Cirque du Soleil: Fire WithinSkywatcher (uncredited)1

Crew

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Movie2007RatatouilleThanksCrew