Ben Turpin - Wikipedia
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 - Biography - IMDb
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.
Ben Turpin - IMDb
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.
Ben Turpin - Hollywood Walk of Fame
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.
Top 10 Silent Movie Comedians - Toptenz.net
Oct 14, 2011 · Turpin was not a comedy machine like Chaplin and Keaton, who often came up with their own gags. He knew most of his laughs stemmed from his appearance; his character would take a courageous stance against something in a movie and have it all undermined by his crossed right eye.
Ben Turpin facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia
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.
BEN TURPIN DEAD; MOVIE COMEDIAN; Actor Who Won Fame in …
HOLLYWOOD, July 1 (AP)--Ben Turpin, the funny little man with the crossed eyes who always maintained that he could do a "108" better than any one else, died today. He was 71 years old,...
Ben Turpin (1869 - 1940) - Virtual History
Ben Turpin (1869-1940), born as Bernard Turpin. American comedian and actor of the silent film era, known for his cross-eyed look.
Ben Turpin's Cross-Eyes - TIME
Sep 1, 2010 · Most people would probably pay great sums to have their eyes uncrossed, but not silent-film comedian Ben Turpin, whose "centripetal optics," as TIME wrote in 1923, served him well.
The cross-eyed comic - The Hindu
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 comedians....
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