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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.
- January 1, 1
- Piqua, Kansas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Comedian and director Buster Keaton was popular for his pioneering silent comedies in the 1920s. Industries; Comedy; Astrological Sign: Libra
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
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
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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.