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Ben Turpin

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Ben Turpin

Original Name
Bernard Turpin
Birth
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
1 Jul 1940 (aged 70)
Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot
The Great Mausoleum, Azalea Terrace, Azalea Corridor (far end of west wing), Distinguished Memorial – Private Room 9B, Crypt B
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Entertainer. Cross-eyed comic who worked in Vaudeville, Burlesque and circuses. He first appeared in film in 1907. His last film was "Saps at Sea," with Laurel and Hardy in 1940. His birthdate is usually given as September 17th, but the years range from 1869-1874.
Entertainer. Cross-eyed comic who worked in Vaudeville, Burlesque and circuses. He first appeared in film in 1907. His last film was "Saps at Sea," with Laurel and Hardy in 1940. His birthdate is usually given as September 17th, but the years range from 1869-1874.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Apr 25, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1047/ben-turpin: accessed ), memorial page for Ben Turpin (19 Sep 1869–1 Jul 1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 1047, citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.