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Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Director & actor · born 3 October 1895 · Piqua, Kansas, USA

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.

Where to start: Sunset Boulevard (1950).

As director 42

As actor 183

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Buster Keaton movie?

By viewer score, Sunset Boulevard (1950) at 8.3/10.

What are Buster Keaton’s most popular movies?

Sunset Boulevard, The General, The General.

How many movies has Buster Keaton made?

225 films on TMDB, 42 as director, 183 as actor.

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