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Bernard " Ben " Turpin (September 19, 1869 [2] – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy.
Ben Turpin. Actor: Yankee Doodle in Berlin. First of all, the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way. Supposedly his right eye slipped out of alignment while playing the role of the similarly afflicted Happy Hooligan in vaudeville and it never adjusted.
The Shriek of Araby is a 1923 American silent film comedy starring Ben Turpin and directed by F. Richard Jones for producer Mack Sennett, who also wrote the screenplay. [2] The film is a spoof of Rudolph Valentino’s hit 1921 film The Sheik and features Turpin as a bill poster daydreaming about having various adventures as an Arabian sheik. [3]
Ben Turpin. Actor: Yankee Doodle in Berlin. First of all, the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way. Supposedly his right eye slipped out of alignment while playing the role of the similarly afflicted Happy Hooligan in vaudeville and it never adjusted.
The Inimitable Ben Turpin: A Pioneer of Silent Films and Slapstick Comedy (1874-1940) Early Life and Entry into Showbiz. Just look at that face! How could one not laugh? Silent film clown Ben Turpin was born Bernard Turpin in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 19th September 1874.
Bernard " Ben " Turpin (September 19, 1869 [2] – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy.
Sep 20, 2014 · Silent film comedy star Ben Turpin did earn such a top salary, a fortune in those days. His cross eyes made him popular, bestowing on him stardom and distinguishing him from other...
May 17, 2013 · In the history of silent movies, one of America's earliest comedians was Ben Turpin, a former Vaudeville and Burlesque comic and circus clown, who was famous for his crossed eyes.
Ben Turpin was a American cross-eyed comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. Turpin was born Bernard Turpin in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 19, 1869, the son of a candy store owner. He worked in vaudeville, burlesque, and circuses.
Find the location of Ben Turpin's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Born Sept. 17, 1869 in New...
