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Mack Sennett (1880-1960) was a producer, director, actor, and studio head who pioneered slapstick comedy and launched many stars. He founded Keystone Studios in 1912 and received an honorary Academy Award in 1938.
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born filmmaker who founded the Keystone Film Company and launched the careers of many comedy stars. He won an Oscar in 1937 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- January 1, 1
- Richmond, Québec, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about Mack Sennett, the Canadian-American director and producer who created the Keystone Kops and trained many famous comedians. Find out how he developed a distinctive style of slapstick comedy and parody in the silent era of Hollywood.
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Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born film producer and director who pioneered slapstick comedy and discovered many stars, such as Chaplin, Arbuckle and Langdon. He founded Keystone Studios and later worked for Paramount and Pathe, but faced financial troubles and lost his studio in 1933.
- January 17, 1880
- November 5, 1960
Nov 5, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mack Sennett, a silent film pioneer who popularized pie-in-the-face, chase scenes, and Keystone Kops. Discover how he influenced comedy stars like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and W.C. Fields.
Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American producer, director, actor, and studio head who was known as the "King of Comedy" during his career.
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Learn about the life and career of Mack Sennett, a Canadian-born filmmaker who became a pioneer of slapstick comedy and founded Keystone Studios. Discover his famous stars, his innovations, his challenges and his legacy in the history of cinema.
