Beardsby

Beardsby was a wealthy clown performer in the early 1920's. Whether or not Beardsby was his real name or simply his clown name is unknown. An ancestor of J, he was killed by Ali Capone during the rise of the Prohibition Era.

Biography
Beardsby known as history's first billionaire clown, having amassed great wealth with which he often threw extravagant parties. Despite his wild card lifestyle, he was a strict follower of rules. When the Prohibition Act began, he immediately banned alcohol from his galas.

Beardsby was also a close friend (and possibly lover) of Ali Capone. The feared gang lord was often to his galas, seated next to him more often than not.

Death
Ali Capone was a heavy drinker and did not take kindly to the Prohibition Act. Upon learning about his new policies, she attempted to assassinate him. For whatever reason, the gun was faulty; instead of firing properly, it detonated. Beardsby was killed instantly by the blast, his beard blown off his face. Capone was also killed, suffering a severed arm before quickly succumbing to her wounds.

Beardsby was known to fathered at least one child.

Despite his fame and wealth, J did not know of Beardsby or their familial bond.

Physical Appearance
Beardsby wore a dark tuxedo, a bow tie, and white gloves. Like his descendant J (whom he very much resembled), he had a black beard.

As a clown, Beardsby had teased-up hair, painted pink cheeks, stubble, and eyebrows with a red clown nose.

Behind the Scenes
Beardbsy was based off of the the Jay Gatsby, the title character of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Beardsby is also the first relative of J's to have been seen in the series.

Appearances

 * The Roaring Twenties (first appearance)