Buster Keaton American Director (1895–1966)
Buster Keaton · comedian and film producer · American
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Biography
Born on 4 October 1895 in Piqua, Buster Keaton was an American director. Buster Keaton died on 1 February 1966 at the age of 70. His best-known titles on this site are MGM's Big Parade of Comedy (1964) and Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1950).
His first listed screen credit dates to 1917, with A Country Hero. The list below counts 143 films and one TV series from 1917 to 2015. The last title released in his lifetime is A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, from 1966. Buster Keaton also worked as director on 45 titles, including The Railrodder, and writer on 31 titles, including The Railrodder.
The genres linked to his work are comedy film and silent film.
His awards record shows 2 wins. His first award on record is Academy Honorary Award in 1959.
Filmography
144 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Eisenstein in Guanajuato | Film | |
| 2004 | How We Got the Italian Movie Business Into Trouble: The True Story of Franco and Ciccio | Film | |
| 1990 | Buster's Bedroom | Film | |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | Film | |
| 1970 | 4 Clowns | Film | |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Film | |
| 1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Film | |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | Film | |
| 1965 | Sergeant Deadhead | Film | |
| 1965 | The Railrodder | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1965 | War Italian Style | Film | |
| 1964 | MGM's Big Parade of Comedy | Film | |
| 1964 | Pajama Party | Film | |
| 1963 | 30 Years of Fun | Film | |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Triumph of Lester Snapwell | Film | |
| 1962 | Nickelodeon Days | Film | |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Film | |
| 1960 | When Comedy Was King | Film | |
| 1958 | Ça c'est du cinéma | Film | |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Film | |
| 1954 | Jail Bait | Film | |
| 1954 | The Awakening | Film | |
| 1953 | The Enchanting Enemy | Film | |
| 1952 | Limelight | Film | |
| 1952 | Paradise for Buster | Film | |
| 1952 | Tutto il mondo ride | Film | |
| 1951 | ¡Qué tiempos aquellos! | Film | |
| 1951 | Excuse My Dust | Writer | Film |
| 1951– | Life with Buster Keaton | TV series | |
| 1950 | Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership | Film | |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Film | |
| 1950 | Wonderful Times | Film | |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1949 | The Lovable Cheat | Film | |
| 1948 | A Southern Yankee | Writer | Film |
| 1946 | Boom in the Moon | Film | |
| 1946 | Cynthia | Writer | Film |
| 1945 | She Went to the Races | Writer | Film |
| 1945 | That Night with You | Film | |
| 1945 | That's the Spirit | Film | |
| 1944 | San Diego, I Love You | Film | |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Film | |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Writer | Film |
| 1941 | General Nuisance | Film | |
| 1941 | So You Won't Squawk | Film | |
| 1941 | So You Won't Squawk! | Film | |
| 1940 | Go West | Writer | Film |
| 1940 | His Ex Marks the Spot | Film | |
| 1940 | Li'l Abner | Film | |
| 1940 | New Moon | Film | |
| 1940 | Nothing But Pleasure | Film | |
| 1940 | Pardon My Berth Marks | Film | |
| 1940 | Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 6 | Film | |
| 1940 | The Spook Speaks | Film | |
| 1940 | The Taming of the Snood | Film | |
| 1940 | The Villain Still Pursued Her | Film | |
| 1939 | Hollywood Cavalcade | Director | Film |
| 1939 | Mooching Through Georgia | Film | |
| 1939 | Pest from the West | Film | |
| 1938 | Hollywood Handicap | Director | Film |
| 1938 | Life in Sometown, U.S.A. | Director | Film |
| 1937 | Ditto | Film | |
| 1937 | Jail Bait | Film | |
| 1937 | Love Nest on Wheels | Director | Film |
| 1936 | Blue Blazes | Director | Film |
| 1936 | Grand Slam Opera | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1936 | Mixed Magic | Director | Film |
| 1936 | The Chemist | Film | |
| 1936 | Three on a Limb | Film | |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera | Writer | Film |
| 1935 | Hayseed Romance | Film | |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Film | |
| 1935 | One Run Elmer | Director | Film |
| 1935 | Palooka from Paducah | Film | |
| 1935 | Tars and Stripes | Director | Film |
| 1935 | The E-Flat Man | Film | |
| 1935 | The Invader | Film | |
| 1935 | The Timid Young Man | Film | |
| 1934 | Allez Oop | Director | Film |
| 1934 | Le Roi des Champs-Élysées | Film | |
| 1934 | The Gold Ghost | Director | Film |
| 1933 | What! No Beer? | Film | |
| 1932 | Speak Easily | Film | |
| 1932 | The Passionate Plumber | Film | |
| 1931 | Buster se marie | Film | |
| 1931 | Parlor, Bedroom and Bath | Film | |
| 1931 | Sidewalks of New York | Film | |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | Film | |
| 1931 | Wir schalten um auf Hollywood | Film | |
| 1930 | De frente, marchen | Film | |
| 1930 | Doughboys | Film | |
| 1930 | Free and Easy | Film | |
| 1929 | Spite Marriage | Director | Film |
| 1929 | The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | Film | |
| 1928 | Steamboat Bill Jr. | Film | |
| 1928 | The Cameraman | Director | Film |
| 1927 | College | Director | Film |
| 1926 | Battling Butler | Director | Film |
| 1926 | The General | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1925 | Go West | Director | Film |
| 1925 | Seven Chances | Director | Film |
| 1924 | Sherlock, Jr. | Director | Film |
| 1924 | The Navigator | Director | Film |
| 1923 | Our Hospitality | Director | Film |
| 1923 | The Balloonatic | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1923 | The Love Nest | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1923 | Three Ages | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1922 | Cops | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1922 | Day Dreams | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1922 | My Wife's Relations | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1922 | Seeing Stars | Film | |
| 1922 | The Blacksmith | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1922 | The Electric House | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1922 | The Frozen North | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1922 | The Paleface | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | Hard Luck | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | The Boat | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | The Goat | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | The Haunted House | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | The High Sign | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1921 | The Playhouse | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1920 | Convict 13 | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1920 | Neighbors | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1920 | One Week | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1920 | The Garage | Film | |
| 1920 | The Round-Up | Film | |
| 1920 | The Saphead | Film | |
| 1920 | The Scarecrow | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1919 | Back Stage | Film | |
| 1919 | The Hayseed | Film | |
| 1918 | Good Night, Nurse! | Film | |
| 1918 | Moonshine | Film | |
| 1918 | Out West | Film | |
| 1918 | The Bell Boy | Film | |
| 1918 | The Cook | Film | |
| 1917 | A Country Hero | Film | |
| 1917 | A Reckless Romeo | Film | |
| 1917 | Coney Island | Film | |
| 1917 | His Wedding Night | Film | |
| 1917 | Oh Doctor! | Film | |
| 1917 | The Butcher Boy | Film | |
| 1917 | The Rough House | Director | Film |
| Streamlined Swing | Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Academy Honorary Award | Won | |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Natalie Talmadge (1921 to 1932) and Eleanor Keaton (1940 to 1966). He had 2 children on record.
Buster Keaton Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Buster Keaton at the time of death?
Buster Keaton died on 1 February 1966 at the age of 70. He was born on 4 October 1895.
What is Buster Keaton known for?
Buster Keaton was known for MGM's Big Parade of Comedy (1964) and Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1950).
What is Buster Keaton’s nationality?
Buster Keaton was American, born in Piqua.
How tall was Buster Keaton?
Buster Keaton was 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.
Who was Buster Keaton married to?
Buster Keaton’s marriages on record are to Eleanor Keaton (1940 to 1966) and Natalie Talmadge (1921 to 1932).
Has Buster Keaton won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Academy Honorary Award (1959).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q103949), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Bain News Service · Public domain
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