When is Buster Keaton's birthday?

Buster Keaton's birthday is October 4. He was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Buster Keaton?

Famous people who share Buster Keaton's October 4 birthday include Rutherford B. Hayes, Susan Sarandon, Charlton Heston, Christoph Waltz and Dakota Johnson.

Film · Television · Military · 1895–1966

Buster Keaton — Age & Birthday

Born: 4 October 1895 · Died: 1 February 1966 · Age at death: 70

How old was Buster Keaton when he died?

Buster Keaton died aged 70. He was born on 4 October 1895 and died on 1 February 1966.

Silent film star known for his deadpan expression and physical stunts

Did you know?He earned his nickname from Harry Houdini after falling down a flight of stairs as a small child without getting hurt.

Quick facts

Date of birth4 October 1895
Date of death1 February 1966
Age at death70
Cause of deathLung cancer
NationalityAmerican
BirthplacePiqua, Kansas, United States
Occupationcomedian, film producer, writer

Editor's Take:

Buster Keaton never smiled on screen, and that deadpan calm made his chaos funnier. He grew up in a family vaudeville act, being thrown around the stage as a toddler. In his films he performed astonishing stunts himself. He built complex sight gags with an engineer's precision. The General was a box-office disappointment at first. It is now ranked among the greatest films ever made. Losing his independence to a big studio hurt his career. Later generations rediscovered his genius.

Key Milestones

1917: Makes his film debut with Fatty Arbuckle
1924: Releases Sherlock Jr.
1926: Releases The General
1960: Receives an honorary Oscar

Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is best known for his silent films, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts.

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Buster Keaton: The Great Stone Face

American comedian and filmmaker, born 1895

Buster Keaton was born in Piqua on 4 October 1895.

He was a star of silent comedy.

He directed and starred in The General.

He did his own dangerous stunts.

Career highlights

1917Arbuckle: film debut
1920One Week: short film
1924Sherlock Jr.: released
1926The General: released
1960Honorary Oscar: awarded

Did you know?In Steamboat Bill, Jr. a house front fell around him, missing him by inches.

Age at death: 70
Would be: 131
Years since death: 60

Family

Father: Joe Keaton
Mother: Myra Keaton
Spouses: Eleanor Keaton, Natalie Talmadge
Children: Joseph Talmadge Keaton, Robert Talmadge Keaton

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When is Buster Keaton's birthday?: Buster Keaton's birthday is October 4. He was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, United States.
How old was Buster Keaton when he died?: Buster Keaton died on February 1, 1966, aged 70.
Who shares a birthday with Buster Keaton?: Famous people who share Buster Keaton's October 4 birthday include Rutherford B. Hayes, Susan Sarandon, Charlton Heston, Christoph Waltz and Dakota Johnson.

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