Buster Keaton
4 October 1895 – 1 February 1966
Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known as a master of silent film comedy. Nicknamed 'The Great Stone Face' for his deadpan expression, he created influential works such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and Steamboat Bill, Jr., performing daring physical stunts himself. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic filmmakers in cinema history.
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Life events
Joseph Frank Keaton was born in Piqua, Kansas, to a vaudeville family.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgAs a child Keaton performed in his family's vaudeville act, honing physical comedy skills.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKeaton began his film career appearing in short comedies with Roscoe Arbuckle.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgSherlock Jr. showcased his inventive visual comedy and became a celebrated silent feature.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe General, a Civil War comedy, is regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKeaton's move to MGM curtailed his independence and is often seen as a decline in his creative output.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKeaton married Eleanor Norris, his third wife, with whom he remained until his death.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKeaton was given an honorary Oscar recognizing his contributions to cinema.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgIn his later years Keaton starred in the experimental short Film written by Samuel Beckett.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgKeaton died of lung cancer at his home in Woodland Hills, California.
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