Johnny Melville

Biography

Johnny Melville, born January 27, 1948 in Leith, Scotland, is a pioneering clown, actor, and mime who transformed the European circus scene in the 1970s alongside Jango Edwards and Nola Rae. As part of the historic Friends Roadshow in Amsterdam, he revolutionized the art form with his peers. Melville's career spans decades, combining clowning, mime, and acting in alternative filmmaking, bringing his unique talents to global stages.