Buster Keaton

📘 Biography

Buster Keaton, born Joseph Frank Keaton, was an iconic American silent film actor, director, and stunt performer, renowned for his physical comedy and deadpan expression—earning him the nickname “The Great Stone Face.”

Keaton began performing in vaudeville as a toddler and made a seamless transition to silent film in the 1910s. By the 1920s, he was writing, directing, and starring in some of cinema’s most inventive and daring comedies. His films were known for elaborate stunts, mechanical gags, and perfectly timed action sequences—many of which he performed himself without stunt doubles.

Though his fame declined with the arrival of talkies, Keaton experienced a later resurgence, earning accolades for his contributions to film. Today, he’s considered one of the greatest filmmakers and comedians in cinematic history. His influence is seen in modern visual comedy, and his work is studied and celebrated around the world.