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Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) [1] was an American actor, comedian and film director. [2] He is best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts.
Apr 2, 2014 · Comedian and director Buster Keaton was popular for his pioneering silent comedies in the 1920s. Updated: Nov 19, 2020. (1895-1966) Who Was Buster Keaton? Born to vaudeville performers,...
Buster Keaton. Actor: The General. Joseph Frank Keaton was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, to Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton. Joe and Myra were Vaudevillian comedians with a popular, ever-changing variety act, giving Keaton an eclectic and interesting upbringing.
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- Piqua, Kansas, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Buster Keaton. Actor: The General. Joseph Frank Keaton was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, to Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton. Joe and Myra were Vaudevillian comedians with a popular, ever-changing variety act, giving Keaton an eclectic and interesting upbringing.
- October 4, 1895
- February 1, 1966
May 10, 2024 · Buster Keaton (born October 4, 1895, Piqua, Kansas, U.S.—died February 1, 1966, Woodland Hills, California) was an American film comedian and director, the “Great Stone Face” of the silent screen, known for his deadpan expression and his imaginative and often elaborate visual comedy.
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Jan 13, 2000 · January 13, 2000. Buster Keaton is considered one of the greatest comic actors of all time. His influence on physical comedy is rivaled only by Charlie Chaplin. Like many of the great actors of...
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Jan 24, 2022 · If you know the name Buster Keaton, you probably think of him as a guy in old black-and-white silent movies known for slapstick and sight gags. It's true he had a gift for physical comedy, but...