BUSTER KEATON
Buster Keaton
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 3, 1895
Deathday: February 1, 1966
Place of Birth: Piqua, Kansas, USA
Biography
Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname The Great Stone Face. He was recognized as the seventh-greatest director of all time by Entertainment Weekly. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Keaton the 21st-greatest male star of all time.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
2025·
HodgepodgeSelf (archive footage)
Various Roles (archive footage)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
2019·
Barney's WallSelf (archive footage)
2018·
The Image Book(archive footage)
2017·
Busta Keaton in COPSThe Young Man (archive footage from 'Cops')
(archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2015·
NotfilmSelf (archive footage)
(archive footage)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2006·
LegendsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
(archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Various
Various
Self (archive footage)
(archive footage)
(archive footage)
1992·
Funny Business(archive footage)
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
(archive footage)
1979·
The Hollywood Clowns(archive footage)
1976·
Hooray for HollywoodSelf (archive footage)
1976·
It's ShowtimeSelf (archive footage)
(archive footage)
Clarence Plunkett (archive footage)
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archival footage)
1970·
4 Clowns(archive footage)
1966·
The ScribeJournalist
Erronius
1965·
War Italian StyleGen. von Kassler
Self
1965·
Beach Blanket BingoBuster
Self
1965·
Sergeant DeadheadAirman Blinken
1965·
FilmThe Man
Bwana
1965·
The RailrodderThe Man
1964·
The Hollywood PalaceSelf
Buster in 'The Cameraman' (archive footage)
1964·
Pajama PartyChief Rotten Eagle
1963·
Burke's LawMortimer Lovely
Self
1963·
30 Years of Fun(archive footage)
Elmer Butts
Lester Snapwell
Jimmy the Crook
1962·
The Great ChaseSelf
1962·
Simon Pure BeerSelf
1962·
Crazy DaysVarious (archive footage) (uncredited)
1961·
The Home OwnerThe Home Owner
1960·
Route 661960·
Lifetime of Comedy(archive footage)
1960·
The Devil to PayDiablos
1960·
When Comedy Was Kingedited from 'Cops' (archive footage)
Lion Tamer
1959·
The Twilight ZoneWoodrow Mulligan
1958·
The Donna Reed ShowProfessor
1958·
No Time at AllHarrison
1956·
Playhouse 90Harrison
Self
Train Conductor
Kelsey Dutton
1954·
The AwakeningThe Man
1953·
L'Incantevole nemicaL'apprenti boulanger dans la pièce de théâtre
1952·
This Is Your LifeSelf
1952·
Paradise for BusterBuster
1952·
LimelightCalvero's Partner
(archive footage)
1950·
What's My Line?Self
Self
Buster
1950·
Sunset BoulevardBuster Keaton
1949·
You're My EverythingButler
1949·
The Lovable CheatGoulard
Hickey
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1947·
A Duel to the DeathThe First Fisherman
1946·
Boom in the Moon1946·
God's CountryOld Tarp / Mr. Boone
Bellboy (uncredited)
1945·
That Night with YouSam - Short Order Cook
1945·
That's the SpiritL.M.
1944·
Take It or Leave It(archive footage) (uncredited)
1944·
San Diego I Love YouBus Driver
1943·
Forever and a DayWilkins
Self
1941·
She's Oil MineBuster Waters, plumber
1941·
General NuisancePeter Hedley Lamar Jr.
1941·
So You Won't SquawkEddie
1940·
New MoonPrisoner - 'LuLu'
William Dalton
Buster - the husband
Elmer - Newspaper Copyboy
Buster Keaton
1940·
Nothing But PleasureClarence Plunkett
1940·
The Spook SpeaksBuster
1940·
Li'l AbnerLonesome Polecat
1939·
Hollywood HobbiesSelf (uncredited)
Homer Cobb
1939·
Pest from the WestSir
1939·
Hollywood CavalcadeBuster Keaton
1937·
DittoThe Forgotten Man
1937·
Love Nest on WheelsElmer
1937·
Jail BaitSelf
1936·
Three on a LimbElmer Brown
1936·
The ChemistElmer Triple
1936·
The InvaderLeander Proudfoot
1936·
Mixed MagicElmer 'Happy' Butterworth
1936·
Blue BlazesElmer
1936·
Grand Slam OperaElmer Butts
Self
1935·
The E-Flat ManElmer
1935·
The Timid Young ManMilton
1935·
Tars and StripesApprentice Seaman Elmer Doolittle
1935·
Palooka from PaducahJim Diltz
1935·
One Run ElmerElmer
1935·
Hayseed RomanceElmer Dolittle
Buster Garner / Jim le Balafré
1934·
Allez OopElmer
1934·
The Gold GhostWally
1933·
What! No Beer?Elmer J. Butts
Self
Elmer E. Tuttle
1932·
Speak EasilyProfessor Post
1931·
Buster se marieReggie Irving
Reggie Irving
Self
Harmon
Reginald Irving
1931·
The Stolen JoolsPoliceman
1930·
DoughboysElmer J. Stuyvesant, Jr.
1930·
Free and EasyElmer
1930·
EstrelladosCanuto Cuadratin
1930·
Forward, March!1929·
Tide of EmpireDrunk Cowboy Thrown Out of Saloon (uncredited)
1929·
Spite MarriageElmer
Self / Princess Raja
1928·
Steamboat Bill, Jr.William 'Willie' Canfield Jr.
1928·
The CameramanBuster
1928·
The Baby CycloneStunt Double (uncredited)
1927·
Character StudiesSelf (uncredited)
Self
1927·
CollegeRonald, The Boy
1926·
Battling ButlerAlfred Butler
1926·
The GeneralJohnnie Gray
1925·
The Iron MuleIndian (uncredited)
1925·
Seven ChancesJames 'Jimmie' Shannon
1925·
Go WestFriendless
1924·
The NavigatorRollo Treadway
1924·
Sherlock Jr.Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
1923·
The Love NestBuster Keaton
1923·
The BalloonaticThe Young Man
1923·
Three AgesThe Boy
1923·
Our HospitalityWilliam McKay
1922·
Seeing StarsSelf
1922·
The Electric HouseBuster
1922·
The Frozen NorthThe Bad Man
1922·
My Wife's RelationsThe Husband
1922·
Day DreamsThe Young Man
1922·
CopsThe Young Man
1922·
The BlacksmithBlacksmith's Assistant
1922·
The PalefaceLittle Chief Paleface
1921·
The Play HouseOrchestra / Minstrels / Dancers / Audience / Stagehand
1921·
The GoatThe Goat
1921·
The Haunted HouseBank Clerk
1921·
The BoatThe Boat Builder
1921·
The High SignOur Hero
1921·
Hard LuckSuicidal Boy
1920·
The Round-UpIndian (uncredited)
1920·
The GarageMechanic / Fireman
1920·
The SapheadBertie Van Alstyne
1920·
NeighborsThe Boy
1920·
The ScarecrowFarmhand
1920·
Convict 13Golfer Turned Prisoner, Guard
1920·
One WeekThe Groom
1919·
The HayseedManager, General Store
1919·
Back StageStagehand
1918·
MoonshineRevenue Agent
1918·
The CookThe Waiter (uncredited)
1918·
Out WestSheriff, Saloon Owner
1918·
Good Night, Nurse!Dr. Hampton
1918·
The Bell BoyBellboy
1917·
A Country HeroVaudeville Artist
1917·
A Reckless RomeoBlind Organ Grinder
1917·
Oh, Doctor!Junior Holepoke
1917·
The Butcher BoyBuster
1917·
The Rough HouseGardener / Delivery Boy / Cop
1917·
His Wedding NightDelivery boy
1917·
Coney IslandRival / Cop with Moustache
Production
Director
2025·
Hitman²In Memory Of
2017·
Busta Keaton in COPSDirector
2008·
The Smelly JanitorThanks
Technical Advisor
Screenplay, Additional Writing
1944·
Bathing BeautyCreative Consultant
1939·
Quick MillionsStory
Writer
1939·
Pest from the WestWriter
Story
1938·
Too Hot to HandleCreative Consultant
Director
1938·
Hollywood HandicapDirector
1938·
Streamlined SwingDirector
1937·
Love Nest on WheelsDirector
1936·
Grand Slam OperaDirector, Writer
1936·
Mixed MagicDirector
1936·
Blue BlazesDirector
1935·
Tars and StripesDirector
1934·
Allez OopDirector
1934·
The Gold GhostDirector
1932·
Speak EasilyProducer
Producer
Producer
1930·
DoughboysStory
1930·
Free and EasyProducer
1929·
Spite MarriageProducer, Director
1928·
Steamboat Bill, Jr.Director
1928·
The CameramanDirector, Producer
1927·
CollegeDirector
1926·
Battling ButlerProducer, Director
1926·
The GeneralStunts, Editor, Director, Screenplay, Producer
1925·
Go WestWriter, Producer, Director
1925·
Seven ChancesEditor, Producer, Director
1924·
The NavigatorProducer, Editor, Director
1924·
Sherlock Jr.Editor, Producer, Director
1923·
Three AgesProducer, Writer, Director
1923·
Our HospitalityStunts, Director, Producer
1923·
The Love NestDirector, Writer
1923·
The BalloonaticWriter, Director
1922·
The Electric HouseWriter, Director
1922·
The Frozen NorthWriter, Director
1922·
Day DreamsWriter, Director
1922·
CopsDirector, Writer, Editor
1922·
My Wife's RelationsWriter, Director
1922·
The BlacksmithWriter, Director
1922·
The PalefaceWriter, Director
1921·
The Play HouseDirector, Writer
1921·
The GoatWriter, Director
1921·
The Haunted HouseWriter, Director
1921·
The BoatWriter, Director
1921·
The High SignWriter, Director
1921·
Hard LuckWriter, Director
1920·
The SapheadWriter
1920·
One WeekWriter, Editor, Director
1920·
NeighborsWriter, Director
1920·
Convict 13Writer, Editor, Director
1920·
The ScarecrowWriter, Director
1918·
MoonshineEditor
1917·
The Rough HouseDirector, Writer