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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.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Comedian and director Buster Keaton was popular for his pioneering silent comedies in the 1920s.
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.
Buster Keaton, American film comedian and director, the ‘Great Stone Face,’ known for his deadpan expression and his imaginative and often elaborate visual comedy. He made numerous short films as well as such feature films as Three Ages, Sherlock, Jr., The General, and The Cameraman.
Jan 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.
The silent-film star's deadpan style combined with his kinetic energy have inspired today's most acclaimed stars. Nicole Davis explores the actor and filmmaker's remarkable work.
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...
Buster Keaton, one of the greatest comedians and filmmakers of all time, made 19 silent short films and 10 silent features between 1920 and 1928. Seven of his films have been included in the National Film Registry, making him one of the most honored filmmakers on that prestigious list: One Week (1920), Cops (1922), Sherlock Jr. and The ...
Jan 24, 2022 · Buster Keaton was a silent film star in the 1920s, but he was far more than an actor and stuntman. He conceived and directed his films, cited by some of America's leading filmmakers...