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| Turpin Ben, (September 19, 1869- July 1,1940) American silent screen film comedian. the cross-eyed comedian of silent days was not born that way. Supposedly his right eye slipped out of alignment while playing the role of the similarly afflicted Happy Hooligan in vaudeville and it never adjusted. Ironically, it was this disability that would enhance his comic value and make him a top name. |
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| c. 1910s |
