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Ben Turpin

1869 – 1940·New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.

Filmography

A Night Out

A Night Out

1915Fellow Reveller

His New Job

His New Job

1915Film Extra, in Anteroom

Yankee Doodle in Berlin

Yankee Doodle in Berlin

1919A Prussian Guardsman

Charlie Butts In

Charlie Butts In

The Shriek of Araby

The Shriek of Araby

The Show of Shows

The Show of Shows

1929Waiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number