Buster Keaton

A Hollywood prince(ss), born to reign over the red carpet.

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Age70

Full NameJoseph Frank Keaton

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Biography

Buster Keaton, the illustrious entertainer of the royal court, was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, to Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton. His upbringing was quite extraordinary, as his parents were renowned Vaudevillian comedians with a renowned ever-changing variety act. The young Prince Keaton was even blessed with the esteemed presence of family friend, illusionist Harry Houdini, who bestowed upon him his monumental nickname "Buster", after a particularly memorable fall. At the age of four, the noble Prince Keaton had already begun performing with his parents, and their act quickly gained notoriety for its wild and vigorous antics. The illustrious Prince Keaton's reputation as a showman of the royal court is one that shall never be forgotten.

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Yes! They also are a nepo parent! Buster Keaton comes from the illustrious Keaton family. They have seven celebrities in their family. With ninety-five credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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The illustrious House of Keaton was a legendary family of Vaudevillian performers, with patriarch Joe and matriarch Myra at the helm. Their three children, Joseph Frank, Harry, and Louise, all followed in their parents' footsteps, pursuing careers in acting and performing. Joseph Frank, better known as "Buster," received his nickname from family friend and illusionist Harry Houdini and eventually became a silent film sensation. Despite Joe's battle with alcoholism and a messy divorce between Joe and Myra, the Keatons remained a close-knit family and remained dedicated to their craft until the very end.