Mack Sennett

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Characters played by Mack Sennett

Mabel's Boyfriend — Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life (1913)

A bashful suitor who courts Mabel and, upon being alerted to her peril, recruits his friend Barney Oldfield to mount a high-speed rescue mission.

Angry Bartender (uncredited) — A Trap for Santa Claus (1909)

The Angry Bartender serves at the tavern where Arthur Rogers seeks alcohol. He refuses to place a drink on Arthur Rogers's tab and later throws him outside after Arthur Rogers drinks until unconscious. His actions emphasize Arthur Rogers's addiction and worsening separation from his family.

Bobby Mack — The Italian Barber (1911)

Bobby Mack is Florence's vaudeville song-and-dance partner and returns home with her after touring. He unexpectedly arrives just as Alice is in distress, and his appearance makes her shot go astray. He shows romantic interest in Alice and takes her to the Barbers' Ball, forming a new couple alongside Tony and Florence.

The Farmhand — All on Account of the Milk (1910)

The farmhand is the maid's sweetheart. Angered when the contractor appears, he takes a shovel as if to strike him, mistaking the returning young woman in the maid's apron for his girlfriend. He recognizes her before acting, then returns to the maid and tells her what happened; his account is overheard by the young woman's mother.

Hank Hawkins — Hot Stuff (1912)

The protagonist, a local man ignored by his girlfriend's family. He crashes the party, observes the taffy making, and seeks revenge by adding Tabasco sauce to the candy. After being chased away, he confesses his prank to win back his love, leading to forgiveness and reunion.

Customer / In Bookstore / Doctor — Romance of a Jewess (1908)

The plot identifies a young man who visits Simon's pawn shop and parts with items of clothing to raise money. When he begins to remove his pants, Simon stops him and gives him the money. The summary does not establish his identity or describe the other roles named in this character credit.

Waiter / Policeman — Concealing a Burglar (1908)

The character is listed as a waiter and policeman. The plot describes policemen arriving after the confrontation, arresting Mr. Wells, and finding stolen valuables in his pockets. It does not specify this character's individual actions or establish whether he is the particular policeman who arrests Wells, so no more specific role in the events can be stated.

Petruchio's Servant — The Taming of the Shrew (1908)

Petruchio’s servant is among the household staff subjected to Petruchio’s violence. On the wedding day, when Katharina throws down her ring, Petruchio whips his servant before carrying her away. The summary does not specify the servant’s name or describe any other individual actions.

Career Overview

Mack Sennett has 824 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently His Trust Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Uncle Jake, In Conference, Musclebound Music. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
824
Birth Date
1880-01-17
Birth Place
Richmond, Québec, Canada

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q317574), public domain (CC0).