Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was an American silent movie actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He helped Charlie Chaplin become an actor and discovered Buster Keaton and Bob Hope.

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

March 24, 1887

June 29, 1933

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Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle was a renowned American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter who gained prominence in the early 20th century for his slapstick comedy and distinctive fat-man persona. He is best known for his roles in films such as “The Butcher Boy” and “The Bell Boy”. A multi-talented individual, Arbuckle played the banjo, wrote music, and often incorporated it into his films. He played a significant role in shaping the careers of comedians like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Bob Hope, mentoring them and helping them establish themselves in the industry. Despite facing controversies, Arbuckle remained an influential figure in the evolution of silent film comedy.