Anthony Gatto
Anthony Gatto (* 14. April 1973 as Anthony Commarota in Manhattan , New York City , New York ) is an American juggler holds several world records.
life and career
Gatto is considered to be one of the best jugglers in the world. His stepfather Nick Gatto, himself a longtime vaudeville circus performer, encouraged him from early childhood. At the age of ten, Anthony was one of the world's best and was able to take podium places at the championships of the International Jugglers' Association . In 1983 he began his stage career in Las Vegas.
At the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in 2000, Anthony Gatto was the only juggler to date to receive the "Golden Clown", the highest international award for artistry.
Gatto was part of the Cirque du Soleil Show Kooza between 2007 and 2009 . From 2010 to 2012 he appeared on his show La Nouba at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In August 2012, he founded Big Top Concrete Resurfacing, LLC, under his maiden name Anthony Commarota, based in Orlando , Florida. He is no longer active on stage today.
Since 1999 Gatto has been married to the dancer Danielle Gatto, who was part of his performances as an assistant. The couple have two children.
World records
Anthony Gatto currently holds 11 world records (as of 2017):
| Art | number | time | Catches | Year of records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ball | 9 | 54 sec | / | 2006 |
| ball | 8th | 1 min, 13 sec | / | 2006 |
| Club | 8th | / | 16 | 2006 |
| Club | 7th | 4 min, 24 sec | / | 2005 |
| Club | 6th | 7 min, 38 sec | / | 2005 |
| ring | 12 | / | 12 | 1993 |
| ring | 11 | / | 17th | 2006 |
| ring | 10 | / | 47 | 2005 |
| ring | 9 | / | 235 | 2005 |
| ring | 8th | 1 min, 17 sec | / | 1989 |
| ring | 7th | 15 min, 6 sec | / | 2011 |
literature
- Karl-Heinz Ziethen: Non Plus Ultra - Enrico Rastelli and the best jugglers in the world - Francis Brunn, Sergei Ignatow, Anthony Gatto. Berlin: Die Jonglerie Lüft KG 1996. ISBN 3-9801140-9-0
Web links
credentials
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gatto, Anthony |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Commarota, Anthony (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American juggler |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 14, 1973 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Manhattan , New York City , New York |