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Buster Keaton

BUSTER KEATON was born in Pickway, Kansas, on October 4th., 1896, and has virtually been on "the move" ever since, as, when he was but a few weeks old his family who were show folks of the old school, started on tour, taking young Mr. Keaton with them. Later he developed into a part of their act, and was "thrown" about the stage during the time he remained with his parents, Joe and Myra Keaton, who were acrobatic stars of the first magnitude. In 1917 he left the stage, and essayed an entry into the world of the silent drama. His success while working with Roscoe Arbuckle brought about his elevation to stardom. He is married to Natalie Talmadge, sister of Norma and Constance, and is the father of 2 children. Buster is 5 feet 6 inches in height, weighs 140 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes.