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Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor, comedian and film director. He is best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts.He frequently maintained a stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face".
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. In the earliest days on stage, they traveled with a medicine show that included family friend, illusionist Harry Houdini.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1895-1966) Who Was Buster Keaton? Born to vaudeville performers, Buster Keaton began performing at age 3. He was introduced to film when he was 21 and eventually directed and starred in films in ...
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. In the earliest days on stage, they traveled with a medicine show that included family friend, illusionist Harry Houdini.
Buster Keaton was something of an enigma to his own era. The silent-film star launched himself between rooftops, battled storms and sand dunes, boarded moving vehicles – and frequently trailed ...
About Buster — Overview The Life of Buster Keaton Buster Keaton, one of the greatest comedians and filmmakers of all time, made 19 silent short films and 10 silent features between 1920 and 1928. Seven of his films have been included in the National Film Registry, making him one of the most honored filmmakers on […]
Jun 21, 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 24, 2022 · By age 5, Keaton was a star in his family's vaudeville act; he went on to star in and direct silent films, performing jaw-dropping stunts. Slate film critic Dana Stevens profiles Keaton in a new book.
Jan 24, 2022 · The Genius Of Buster Keaton : Fresh Air 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, but he was far more ...
Feb 3, 2022 · Two major biographies, James Curtis’s “Buster Keaton” and Dana Stevens’s “Camera Man,” take on the brilliant funnyman and filmmaker.
