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'''Bello Nock''', often known simply as '''Bello''', is an American daredevil clown and circus performer. Nock has been featured in the ''[[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of World Records]]'' for his [[Tightrope walking|highwire]] walk over a cruise ship. He has performed several stunts in [[New York City]], including rappelling off of [[Madison Square Garden]] and hanging from a helicopter over the [[Statue of Liberty]].<ref>[http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Jul07/Art_Jul07_11.html On a serious note: Ringling Bros. Circus clown has firm foundation in Christ,"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225125027/http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Jul07/Art_Jul07_11.html |date=December 25, 2010 }} ''Christian Examiner'', July 2007.</ref> Although he performs without the traditional [[Clown#Principal types|clown]] makeup, Nock's signature look revolves around his foot-tall, strawberry blond [[quiff]]. He was included in ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers |
'''Bello Nock''', often known simply as '''Bello''', is an American daredevil clown and circus performer. Nock has been featured in the ''[[Guinness World Records|Guinness Book of World Records]]'' for his [[Tightrope walking|highwire]] walk over a cruise ship. He has performed several stunts in [[New York City]], including rappelling off of [[Madison Square Garden]] and hanging from a helicopter over the [[Statue of Liberty]].<ref>[http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Jul07/Art_Jul07_11.html On a serious note: Ringling Bros. Circus clown has firm foundation in Christ,"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225125027/http://www.christianexaminer.com/Articles/Articles%20Jul07/Art_Jul07_11.html |date=December 25, 2010 }} ''Christian Examiner'', July 2007.</ref> Although he performs without the traditional [[Clown#Principal types|clown]] makeup, Nock's signature look revolves around his foot-tall, strawberry blond [[quiff]]. He was included in ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2013/03/21/send-in-the-clown-bello-nock-has-his-own-show/|title=Send in the clown — Bello Nock has his own show|work=New York Post|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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=== 2000–2008: Beginnings and Ringling === |
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Bello was the featured artist in Mexico's Circo Atayde before joining New York's [[Big Apple Circus]], where he became the star attraction in the late 90's. Bello completed three tours with the Big Apple Circus, the last being ''Bello and Friends''. While with the Big Apple Circus, Bello also attended the [[International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo]], where he won five awards, including the Silver Clown (presented by [[Princess Stéphanie of Monaco]]) and the Walt Disney Award for Creative Entertainment. In 2011, Bello "won the prestigious Gold Clown." |
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In 2001, Nock joined [[Ringling Bros.]] and [[Barnum & Bailey Circus]] as their headliner. Bello completed four tours spanning nearly a decade with Ringling Bros., the last being ''Bellobration''. Nock was the first person in Ringling's 146-year history to have a production named after him. Producer Kenneth Feld said Bello: "is unlike anyone in the history of circus, a once in a lifetime performer..." In 2001, ''[[Time Magazine]]'' included Bello in their list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers", calling him "America's Best Clown". Nock calls himself a Comic Daredevil. He is known for his foot-tall, natural red hair and his unique combination of comedy and circus stunts. In 2004, the ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]'' said that Nock "might be the greatest athlete ever to set foot in the World's Most Famous Arena"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?id=5736644|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140321044523/http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?id=5736644|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 March 2014|title=abc7chicago.com - ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News|work=ABC7 Chicago|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> (Madison Square Garden). |
In 2001, Nock joined [[Ringling Bros.]] and [[Barnum & Bailey Circus]] as their headliner. Bello completed four tours spanning nearly a decade with Ringling Bros., the last being ''Bellobration''. Nock was the first person in Ringling's 146-year history to have a production named after him. Producer Kenneth Feld said Bello: "is unlike anyone in the history of circus, a once in a lifetime performer..." In 2001, ''[[Time Magazine]]'' included Bello in their list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers", calling him "America's Best Clown". Nock calls himself a Comic Daredevil. He is known for his foot-tall, natural red hair and his unique combination of comedy and circus stunts. In 2004, the ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]'' said that Nock "might be the greatest athlete ever to set foot in the World's Most Famous Arena"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?id=5736644|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140321044523/http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?id=5736644|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 March 2014|title=abc7chicago.com - ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News|work=ABC7 Chicago|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> (Madison Square Garden). |
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Bello performed live in approximately 500 shows per year for 5 million people a year while with Ringling Bros. He performed there for a total of eight years; often with three shows on Saturdays and Sundays (during the 131, 133rd, 135th and 137th Editions); he had no understudy or stunt double. Nock also hung on a trapeze under a helicopter over the [[Statue of Liberty]] while promoting "Bellobration". |
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Nock also designs and builds stunts and performance riggings. In March 2007, ''[[The New York Times]]'' presented a two-page, full-color feature on Nock's Double [[Wheel of Death (Space Wheel)|Wheel of Steel]]. |
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=== 2008–2013: ''Bello Comes Home, Bello is Back!'', and Bello Mania === |
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In November 2008, Bello left Ringling Brothers and went to Europe to perform for several months and then came home to perform in the aptly titled ''Bello Comes Home'' with Circus Sarasota. In the fall of 2009, Nock walked a [[Tightrope walking|highwire]] over the [[Lincoln Center]] in New York City to announce his return the Big Apple Circus for their 32nd production, ''Bello Is Back!'' In 2009, Bello was the youngest person ever inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame. |
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In 2011, Bello won the prestigious Gold Clown at the [[International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo]]. |
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He was featured in the 2013 edition of ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]'' for a highwire walk across the entire length of a cruise ship at sea. |
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March 2013 the off-broadway stage production ''Bello Mania'' made its theatrical debut in New York City. Bello starred in and served as creative director for the show and provided all the thrill acts and performers. The self-produced show was nominated for a [[Drama Desk Award]]. In November 2013, the ''Rainbow Circus'' presented at [[Universal Studios Japan]] and also produced by Bello and his production company Opportunity Nocks, was awarded [[IAAPA]]'s Brass Ring Award for "Best Show". |
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=== 2013–present: "The Ultimate" Stunt and ''America's Got Talent'' === |
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A YouTube video of Bello hanging from a helicopter by one foot ("man hangs by helicopter") has received tens of millions of views. On December 5, 2013, Bello performed as a guest playing guitar with [[Cheap Trick]] in Sarasota, Florida, at the Van Wezel P.A.H. to a standing ovation.<ref>[http://motionnation.info/Bello_Nock Bello Nock<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Bello has starred in and produced several cirque-style shows during the summer season at the [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage]] casino resort in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]]. |
A YouTube video of Bello hanging from a helicopter by one foot ("man hangs by helicopter") has received tens of millions of views. On December 5, 2013, Bello performed as a guest playing guitar with [[Cheap Trick]] in Sarasota, Florida, at the Van Wezel P.A.H. to a standing ovation.<ref>[http://motionnation.info/Bello_Nock Bello Nock<!-- Bot generated title -->]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Bello has starred in and produced several cirque-style shows during the summer season at the [[Beau Rivage (Mississippi)|Beau Rivage]] casino resort in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]]. |
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Bello Nock, often known simply as Bello, is an American daredevil clown and circus performer. Nock has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for his highwire walk over a cruise ship. He has performed several stunts in New York City, including rappelling off of Madison Square Garden and hanging from a helicopter over the Statue of Liberty.[1] Although he performs without the traditional clown makeup, Nock's signature look revolves around his foot-tall, strawberry blond quiff. He was included in Time's list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers.[2]
Early life
Born in Sarasota, Florida, Nock is a seventh-generation circus performer, a descendant of the family that founded Switzerland's famous Circus Nock in the 18th century,[3] Nock began performing at age three, playing the baby on the burning house in Disney on Parade's "Dumbo's Circus". At six, Nock played Michael Darling in the touring version of Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby.[4] Bello first performed his family's trademark sway pole act at the age of 15. He traveled and performed with his family all around the world.
Career
In 2001, Nock joined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as their headliner. Bello completed four tours spanning nearly a decade with Ringling Bros., the last being Bellobration. Nock was the first person in Ringling's 146-year history to have a production named after him. Producer Kenneth Feld said Bello: "is unlike anyone in the history of circus, a once in a lifetime performer..." In 2001, Time Magazine included Bello in their list of "America's Best Artists and Entertainers", calling him "America's Best Clown". Nock calls himself a Comic Daredevil. He is known for his foot-tall, natural red hair and his unique combination of comedy and circus stunts. In 2004, the Daily News said that Nock "might be the greatest athlete ever to set foot in the World's Most Famous Arena"[5] (Madison Square Garden).
A YouTube video of Bello hanging from a helicopter by one foot ("man hangs by helicopter") has received tens of millions of views. On December 5, 2013, Bello performed as a guest playing guitar with Cheap Trick in Sarasota, Florida, at the Van Wezel P.A.H. to a standing ovation.[6] Bello has starred in and produced several cirque-style shows during the summer season at the Beau Rivage casino resort in Biloxi, Mississippi.
On June 3, 2014, Bello announced he would attempt "The Ultimate" stunt – 15 death-defying stunts in under 15 minutes. He made the announcement on Good Morning America while balanced on a highwire above Times Square, and then proceeded to set a world record by staying balanced on the wire for a full eight hours of media interviews. During the summer of 2014, Bello continued his training for The Ultimate. On June 6, 2014, he practiced with a wire walk across the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium – even stopping to take selfies and live tweet from his phone. The full stunt has not been performed in public as of 2020.
In 2015, Bello was part of the 100th episode of the American reality television series Impractical Jokers, "Live Punishment Special".[citation needed] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYJHUBp8wk
In the summer of 2017, Feld Entertainment and Opportunity Nocks presented the IncrediBello stage show at the Historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota, Florida.
On June 20, 2017, Bello auditioned for America's Got Talent and performed atop a sway pole. For his next performance during the Judge Cuts round, Bello shot himself out of a cannon and over a helicopter, successfully completing the stunt. Although he was eliminated during Judge Cuts, Bello was brought back for the first week of the live shows as a wild card, performing on the Wheel of Death. On June 19, 2018, his daughter, Annaliese Nock who performs under the name DareDaughter, auditioned for the show by surviving an exploding coffin which she laid in and was sent through by the judges.[7]
In August of 2018, Nock's event and entertainment company, Opportunity Nocks, co-produced Microsoft's largest annual customer party at their INSPIRE conference by taking over Las Vegas's Fremont Street with over 40 different performers and interactive events.
In the spring of 2019 Bello performed on World's Got Talent in China. The program broadcast was viewed by nearly 200 million viewers. He also took part in Britain's Got Talent: The Champions, together with daughter, Annaliese, where they reached the finals and finished in the Top 10.[citation needed] https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-08-31/who-are-britains-got-talent-the-champions-finalists-bello-and-annaliese-nock/
Nock regularly performs at some of Europe's premiere Christmas shows like Stuttgart's Weltweihnacht Circus in Germany, the annual Christmas show at the Carre Theater in Amsterdam and Conelli in Zurich. Along side his daughter, Annaliese Nock (AKA, DareDaughter), Bello offers one-of-a-kind experiences, training and events at their facility, "The Funny Farm", located at 10033 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida 34240.
In June 2019, A&E Network announced they had ordered a stunt series, "Impossible Live" set to launch with "Volcano Walk Live", a live three-hour primetime television special featuring Nock in an untethered tightrope walk over one of the world’s most active volcanoes. https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ae-impossible-live-volcano-walk-live-1203249334/ A&E halted production of their LIVE series in the midst of the Corona crisis. Nock has not stated whether he still plans to attempt a world record wire walk over an active volcano.
In 2020, Nock unveiled a new YouTube Channel [8] where he regularly releases family friendly content. In July of 2020, America's Got Talent announced that father and daughter dare devil duo Bello & Annaliese Nock would be appearing together this season.
He is a born-again Christian.[9]
References
- ^ On a serious note: Ringling Bros. Circus clown has firm foundation in Christ," Archived December 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Christian Examiner, July 2007.
- ^ "Send in the clown — Bello Nock has his own show". New York Post. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ PUBLIC LIVES; Renaissance Clown Meets Like-Minded Elephant - New York Times
- ^ "Bello Nock". ClownLink.com. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "abc7chicago.com - ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on 21 March 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ Bello Nock[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Sarasota's Annaliese Nock on "America's Got Talent"". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ YouTube.com http://www.YouTube.com/BelloNockOfficial. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Clown's faith calms circus". Orange County Register. July 31, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2018.