Mack Sennett
Birthday: 1880-01-17 | Place of Birth: Richmond, Québec, CanadaMack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American film actor, director, and producer, and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Melbourne, Quebec, in 1880, he started in films in the Biograph Company of New York, and later opened Keystone Studios in Edendale, California in 1912. Keystone possessed the first fully enclosed film stage, and Sennett became famous as the originator of slapstick routines such as pie-throwing and car-chases, as seen in the Keystone Cops films. He also produced short features that displayed his Bathing Beauties, many of whom went on to develop successful acting careers. Sennett's work in sound movies was less successful, and he was bankrupted in 1933. He was presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to film comedy.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Mack Sennett
as Newsreel Film Director (uncredited)
as Suitor
as A Soldier
as Indian
as Man in checkered jacket and top hat
as A Member of the Wilkinson Clan
as Confederate Soldier / Union Soldier
as Gang Member
as Indian
as Man in Bar
as Man in First Bar / Man in Second Bar
as Pirate
as Policeman
as The Butler