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Ben Turpin

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Born: September 18, 1869
Died: July 1, 1940
From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Also known as

Bernard Turpin · Bernhard Turpin · Бернхард Терпин · Бернард Терпин · Бен Терпин

Biography

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

Known for

His New Job

A Night Out

A Burlesque on Carmen

Saps at Sea

The Champion

Charlie Butts In

Filmography

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2017

Charlie Chaplin: The Long Year at Essanay

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1982

Dance of the Cookoos

Acting (Cross-Eyed Plumber)

1961

Days of Thrills and Laughter

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1960

When Comedy Was King

Acting ((archive footage) (uncredited))

Lifetime of Comedy

Acting (archive footage)

1957

The Golden Age of Comedy

Acting (archive footage)

1954

Big Farewell

Acting (Dancer)

1951

The Slappiest Days of Our Lives

Acting (archive footage)

A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen"

¡Qué tiempos aquellos!

1949

Down Memory Lane

Acting (archive footage)

1943

Happy Times and Jolly Moments

Acting (archive footage)

1942

Wedding Yells

Acting (Jackson Snood)

Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1940

Saps at Sea

Acting (Cross-Eyed Plumber)

1939

Hollywood Cavalcade

Acting (Bartender in Western)

A Small Town Idol

Acting (Sam Smith)

1935

Starlit Days at the Lido

Acting (Self)

Keystone Hotel

Acting (Count Drewa Blanc)

Any Day in Hollywood

Acting (Ben (archive footage))

1934

The Law of the Wild

Acting (Henry)

Hollywood on Parade No. B-9

Acting (Bartender)

1932

Million Dollar Legs

Acting (Mysterious Man)

Make Me a Star

Acting (Ben)

Hollywood on Parade

Acting (Self)

Lighthouse Love

Acting (The Russian Prince)

Running Hollywood

Acting (Traffic Cop)

1931

Ambassador Bill

Acting (The Butcher)

Acting (Justice of the Peace (uncredited))

Cracked Nuts

Acting (Cross-eyed Ben)

1930

Acting (Bartender)

The Voice of Hollywood No. 8

Acting (Self - Guest Host)