comedy
Snub Pollard (1889-1962)
A pale, serious countenance, and a dark, droopy mustache characterized silent film comedian Harry “Snub” Pollard. Born Harold Fraser in Melbourne, Australia, on November 9th, […]
Comedy
Stan Laurel (1890-1965)
Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) Although most often remembered today for their popular sound films made during the 1930’s, both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as solo […]
Larry Semon (1889-1928)
Message Board Slapstick silent film comedian Larry Semon was born Lawrence Semon in West Point, Mississippi on July 16th, 1889. His parents were traveling vaudeville […]
Harold Lloyd (1893-1971)
One of the silent screen’s most popular comedians, Harold Lloyd was born Harold Clayton Lloyd in Burchard, Nebraska, on April 20th, 1893. His parents […]
John Bunny (1863-1915)
Born in New York City on September 21st, 1863, John Bunny was the son of an English navy captain and attended St. James High School […]
Chester Conklin (1886-1971)
What a funny, funny fellow, he always makes me laugh. Silent film comedian Chester Conklin was born Chester Cooper Conklin on January 11th, 1886 in […]
Ben Turpin (1874-1940)
Just look at that face! How could one not laugh? Silent film clown Ben Turpin was born Bernard Turpin in New Orleans, Louisiana on September […]
Ford Sterling (1883-1939)
The prolific silent film comic and movie actor Ford Sterling was born George Ford Stich on November 3rd, 1883 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He ran […]
Marie Dressler (1868-1934)
“I’m too homely for a prima donna and too ugly for a soubrette.” – Marie Dressler Marie Dressler was born Leila Marie Koerber in Ontario, […]
W.C. Fields (1880-1946)
Born William Claude Dunkinfield in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29th, 1880, Fields had a tragic childhood. The son of a poor Cockney immigrant and an […]