Wyn Calvin

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Wyn Calvin, MBE (born 1928), sometimes called the "Clown Prince of Wales" and "The Welsh Prince of Laughter", is a veteran Welsh comedian and entertainer.

Born in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wyn Calvin has been in show business for over sixty years. He served with ENSA during World War II. In 1991 he became the first Welshman ever to be elected "King Rat" of the Order of Water Rats, a show business fraternity and charity, and has also been chairman of the Variety Club of Great Britain. He is particularly well-known for his appearances in pantomime and summer season at venues all over the UK.

He recently stared as Jethro D. Bartman (President of the Earth), in a play called Space Invasion, which was shown in the New Theatre in Cardiff.

Calvin was also a founding member of the Noah's Ark Appeal.