1869 - 1940
Ben Turpin American Actor
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Ben Turpin dating history
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Ben Turpin was previously married to Babette Dietz (1926 - 1940) and Carrie Turpin (1907 - 1925).
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American Actor Ben Turpin was born Bernard Turpin on 19th September, 1869 in New Orleans, LA, USA and passed away on 1st Jul 1940 Santa Monica, CA, USA aged 70. He is most remembered for The Shriek of Araby (1923). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Ben Turpin is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American comedians and American Roman Catholics.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
18 years, 9 months
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16 years, 7 months
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14 years, 6 months
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|---|
| Total | 2 |
18 years, 9 months
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16 years, 7 months
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14 years, 6 months
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Details
| First Name |
Ben
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| Last Name |
Turpin
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| Full Name at Birth |
Bernard Turpin
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| Birthday |
19th September, 1869
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| Birthplace |
New Orleans, LA, USA
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| Died |
1st July, 1940
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| Place of Death |
Santa Monica, CA, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Disease
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| Buried |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Crossed eyes
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Director, Comedian
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
The Shriek of Araby (1923)
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Silent films
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| Year(s) Active |
1907–1940
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| Official Websites |
www.goldensilents.com/comedy/benturpin.html, classicfilmhaven.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/ben-turpin-unique-star-and-success-story/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1047
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| Friend |
Charlie Chaplin
|
Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869 – 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.
