Ben Turpin

Ben Turpin
Ben Turpin
	Turpin in the 1920s
Birth name	Bernard Turpin
Born	September 19, 1869; New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	July 1, 1940 (aged 70); Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Medium	Comedian; actor;
Years active	1907–1940
Genres	Silent films
Spouse	Carrie Lemieux (m. 1907; died 1925); Babette Dietz (m. 1926)

Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869^[2] – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy. A sometimes vaudeville performer, he was "discovered" for film while working as the janitor for Essanay Studios in Chicago. Turpin went on to work with notable performers such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, and was a part of the Mack Sennett studio team. He is believed to have been the first filmed "victim" of the pie in the face gag. When sound came to films, Turpin chose to retire, having invested profitably in real estate, although he did do occasional cameos.

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