The General
1927
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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.
Mar 18, 2024 · 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 · 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...
Jan 23, 2022 · (Credit: Getty Images) The silent-film star's deadpan style combined with his kinetic energy have inspired today's most acclaimed stars, from Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver to Awkwafina. Nicole Davis...
Jan 24, 2022 · Books. What Made Buster Keaton’s Comedy So Modern? Whereas Chaplin’s vision was essentially theatrical, Keaton’s was specific to the screen—he moved like the moving pictures. By Adam...
Jan 24, 2022 · January 24, 20222:46 PM ET. 45-Minute Listen. Playlist. We explore the subtle genius of a man often remembered for pratfalls and sight gags. Buster Keaton was a silent film star in the 1920s,...
Renowned for his death-defying stunt work and permanently deadpan facial expressions, actor and director Buster Keaton revolutionized the silent comedy with films such as "Sherlock Jr." (1924),...
