Acting · b. 1869 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Ben Turpin Biography Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. Directed The Musical Marvel 1917 Acting Charlie Chaplin: The Long Year at Essanay Self (archive footage) 2017 Dance of the Cookoos Cross-Eyed Plumber 1982 Days of Thrills and Laughter Self (archive footage) 1961 When Comedy Was King edited from 'Yukon Jake' (archive footage) 1960 Lifetime of Comedy (archive footage) 1960 The Golden Age of Comedy archive footage 1957 Big Farewell Dancer 1954 The Slappiest Days of Our Lives (archive footage) 1951 A Burlesque on the Opera "Carmen" 1951 Down Memory Lane (archive footage) 1949 Happy Times and Jolly Moments (archive footage) 1943 Wedding Yells Jackson Snood 1942 Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) Self (archive footage) 1942 Saps at Sea Cross-Eyed Plumber 1940 Hollywood Cavalcade Bartender in Western 1939 A Small Town Idol Sam Smith 1939 Keystone Hotel Count Drewa Blanc 1935 Any Day in Hollywood 1935 Starlit Days at the Lido Self 1935 The Law of the Wild Henry 1934 Hollywood on Parade No. B-9 Bartender 1934 Million Dollar Legs Mysterious Man 1932 Make Me a Star Ben 1932 Running Hollywood Traffic Cop 1932 Hollywood on Parade Self 1932 Lighthouse Love The Russian Prince 1932 Lighthouse Love The Russian Prince 1932 Our Wife Justice of the Peace 1931 Ambassador Bill The Butcher 1931 Cracked Nuts Cross-eyed Ben 1931 Agent-readable