Mack Sennett
Actor, Film director
1880 – 1960
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Who was Mack Sennett?
Mack Sennett was a Canadian-born American director and actor and was known as the innovator of slapstick comedy in film. During his lifetime he was known at times as the "King of Comedy". His short Wrestling Swordfish was awarded the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1932 and he earned an Academy Honorary Award in 1937.
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- Born
- Jan 17, 1880
Danville - Also known as
- Mr. Mack Sennett
- Mack Sennet
- Michael Sinnott
- Mikall Sinnott
- Walter Terry
- Mack Sennett Production
- The King of Comedy
- Nationality
- Canada
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 5, 1960
Woodland Hills - Resting place
- Holy Cross Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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