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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 and actor who starred in many silent films, especially for Mack Sennett. He also appeared in some sound films, such as Saps at Sea with Laurel & Hardy, and died in 1940.
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Ben Turpin. Actor: Yankee Doodle in Berlin. First of all, the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way. Supposedly his right eye slipped out of alignment while playing the role of the similarly afflicted Happy Hooligan in vaudeville and it never adjusted.
- September 19, 1869
- July 1, 1940
Turpin worked with notable performers such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, and was a part of the Mack Sennett studio team. He is believed to have been the first filmed "victim" of the...
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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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Ben Turpin was a cross-eyed comedian and actor who starred in silent films. Learn about his life, career, and distinctive appearance, and why he insured his eyes against uncrossing.
