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Michael Davis is a comedic American juggler. He came to nationwide attention in the early 1980s, appearing on NBC's Saturday Night Live six times, the only professional juggler to ever appear on the show.

Born, Michael Bruce Davis on August 23rd, 1953 to James Allen Davis, an English teacher and Donna Ruth Brewer, a homemaker, Michael spent his early childhood growing up in San Francisco, CA. His parents determined that the mean streets of San Francisco might be more than Michael could handle. So they moved out to the country in Susanville, CA. After a few years in Susanville, they decided country life might be a little too quiet so they moved to the quaint town of Danville, CA, just outside San Francisco. Michael attended Monte Vista High School graduating in 1971.

On October 1, 1973, Michael started a six week course at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College. Over 3500 applicants were whittled down to a group of 38 men and 7 women ranging in age from 17 to 35. Upon completion, successful candidates were offered a contract with the circus. Michael was chosen to be a Ringling Clown based on his distinctive deadpan style. He travelled with the red unit for a year. The following year, Michael signed on with the Gatti Charles Circus.

Returning to San Francisco, he established himself as a street performer, branching out to performing at charity events, corporate events, schools and night clubs.

On October 3, 1981, Davis made his debut performance on Saturday Night Live with guest hostRod Stewart. On May 7, 1983, Davis performed as Carlo Zambini in his sixth and final performance on Saturday Night Live.

On March 29, 1986, he performed on the first American telecast of Comic Relief. The telethon, hosted by Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg, raised funds for the homeless.

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 Born, Michael Bruce Davis on August 23rd, 1953 to James Allen Davis, an English teacher and Donna Ruth Brewer, a homemaker, Michael spent his early childhood growing up in San Francisco, CA.  His parents determined that the mean streets of San Francisco might be more than Michael could handle. So they moved out to the country in Susanville, CA.  After a few years in Susanville, they decided country life might be a little too quiet so they moved to the quaint town of Danville, CA, just outside San Francisco. Michael attended Monte Vista High School graduating in 1971.
-On October 1, 1973, Michael started a six week course at the ''[[Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus]]'' Clown College.  Over 3500 applicants were whittled down to a group of 38 men and 7 women ranging in age from 17 to 35. Upon completion, successful candidates were offered a contract with the circus. Michael was chosen to be a Ringling Clown based on his distinctive deadpan style.  He travelled with the red unit for a year.  The following year, Michael signed on with the Gatti Charles Circus.
+On October 1, 1973, Michael started a six week course at the ''[[Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus]]'' Clown College.  Over 3500 applicants were whittled down to a group of 38 men and 7 women ranging in age from 17 to 35. Upon completion, successful candidates were offered a contract with the circus. Michael was chosen to be a Ringling Clown based on his distinctive deadpan style.  He travelled with the red unit for a year.  The following year, Michael signed on with the Gatti Charles Circus.
 Returning to San Francisco, he established himself as a street performer, branching out to performing at charity events, corporate events, schools and night clubs.