Buster Keaton -

: Began performing at age five in "The Three Keatons". He was famously cast as the "Human Mop," learning to take extreme falls while being tossed about by his father.

Keaton is celebrated for practical effects and stunts that remain visually stunning today. buster keaton

: His most acclaimed period, featuring a string of short and feature-length films where he performed his own stunts. : Began performing at age five in "The Three Keatons"

: In 1928, Keaton moved to MGM, a decision he later called "the worst mistake" of his career. He lost his creative independence, and his professional decline was furthered by personal struggles with alcoholism. : His most acclaimed period, featuring a string

Part 3: The Worst Mistake - The International Buster Keaton Society

Keaton's career spanned from the vaudeville stage to the early days of television.

Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was an American actor and filmmaker widely considered one of the most innovative and daring performers in cinema history. Known as "The Great Stone Face," Keaton combined a stoic, unsmiling expression with high-risk physical stunts and groundbreaking visual storytelling. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he directed and produced much of his work during his peak in the 1920s, revolutionizing how the camera could be used for comedy. 🎭 Career Overview