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Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869 – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy.
Ben Turpin was a cross-eyed comedian who starred in many silent films, especially parodies of popular movies. He worked with Chaplin, Sennett, and Laurel & Hardy, and died in 1940.
- January 1, 1
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Ben Turpin. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. September 19, 1869 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Died. July 1, 1940 · Santa Monica, California, USA (heart disease) Birth name. Bernard Turpin. Height. 5′ 4″ (1.63 m) Mini Bio. First of all, the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way.
- September 19, 1869
- July 1, 1940
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Bernard " Ben " Turpin (September 19, 1869 – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy.
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51.3K subscribers. 146. 26K views 10 years ago. TEN DOLLARS OR TEN DAYS (1924) Starring: Ben Turpin, Irene Lentz, Harry Gribbon, Jack Richardson, Billy Gilbert, Fred Spencer, Bud Ross Show more.
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HOLLYWOOD, July 1 (AP)--Ben Turpin, the funny little man with the crossed eyes who always maintained that he could do a "108" better than any one else, died today. He was 71 years old,...
