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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 was a cross-eyed comedian who starred in many silent films, especially parodies of popular movies. He worked with Chaplin, Sennett, and Laurel & Hardy, and died in 1940.
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- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Biography. Ben Turpin. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. September 19, 1869 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Died. July 1, 1940 · Santa Monica, California, USA (heart disease) Birth name. Bernard Turpin. Height. 5′ 4″ (1.63 m) Mini Bio. First of all, the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way.
- September 19, 1869
- July 1, 1940
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Bernard " Ben " Turpin (September 19, 1869 – 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.
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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’s...
