Ben Turpin

Birth Name:

Bernard Turpin

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

In February 1907, he got married to short film actress Carrie Turpin
Started out performing in a comedy act after seeing an advertisement in the newspaper
Spent ten years working for the comedic Mack Sennett Studio
Was best known for his comedic gag of crossing his eyes
His eyes were insured by Lloyd's of London for $1 million in case his eyes ever became uncrossed
Once worked as the resident janitor at Essanay Studios
Served as a member of the Cathoic Motion Picture Guild

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