| Birth: | Sep. 17, 1874
New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Louisiana | | Death: | Jul. 1, 1940 | 
Cross-Eyed Comic who worked in Vaudeville, Burlesque and circuses. He first appeared in film in 1907. His last film was "Saps at Sea," with Laurel and Hardy in 1940. His birthdate is usually given as September 17th, but the years range from 1869-1874.
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Spouse:
Carrie B Turpin (1882 - 1925)*
*Calculated relationship
Cause of death: heart disease
Search Amazon for Ben Turpin | | | Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Glendale
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Great Mausoleum, Begonia Corridor, at the far north end |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 1047 |
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To one of the funniest silent (and later sound) comedians of Hollywood's "Golden Age". Walter Kerr did not think highly of you, but he missed your point: you pretended you were brave despite your appearance, and then tried to avoid danger.
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Tracey Reid
Added: May. 18, 2013 |
a brilliant funny movie star 'God Bless Him'
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paul rothwell-smith
Added: May. 5, 2013 |
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