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Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian actor, director, comedian and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Danville, Quebec, in 1880, he started in films in the Biograph Company of New York City, and later opened Keystone Studios in Edendale, California in 1912.
Mack Sennett, original name Michael Sinnott, (born January 17, 1880, Richmond, Quebec, Canada—died November 5, 1960, Hollywood, California, U.S.), creator of the Keystone Kops and the father of American slapstick comedy in motion pictures.
Mack Sennett died at age 80 on November 5, 1960 in Woodland Hills, California, and was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California. For his contributions to the motion picture industry, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Birth. 17 Jan 1880. Richmond, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada. Death. 5 Nov 1960 (aged 80) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Burial. Holy Cross Cemetery. Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show Map.
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born American film director, producer and actor. This is an incomplete (at the time) list of films with Sennett acting, producing and directing. Most of his films still survive. According to the Internet Movie Database, he wrote for 95, directed 311, acted in 360 and produced 1,115 films between 1908 and 1956.
Mack Sennett Overview Biography Filmography Life Events Photos & Videos Family & Companions Bibliography Notes About Read More Also Known As Mikall Sinnott, Michael Sinnott Birth Place Danville, Quebec, CA Born January 17, 1880 Died November 05, 1960 Cause of Death Heart Attack Biography Read More
Nov 5, 2010 · Mack Sennett (1880 – 1960) is widely regarded as the father of slapstick comedy for his pioneering silent film work as an actor, director, and producer during cinema’s earliest days.
