Buster Keaton

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Biography

Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname The Great Stone Face. He was recognized as the seventh-greatest director of all time by Entertainment Weekly. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Keaton the 21st-greatest male star of all time.

Career Overview

Buster Keaton has 302 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The General, The Navigator, Sherlock Jr.. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
302
Birth Date
1895-10-03 00:00:00
Birth Place
Piqua, Kansas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Credits

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