Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
	Sennett in 1924
Born	Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880; Richmond, Quebec, Canada
Died	November 5, 1960 (aged 80); Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor; director; comedian;
Years active	1908–1949

Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American actor, director, and comedian. He was known as the "King of Comedy". He helped create the first slapstick silent comedy movies.

Sennett died on November 5, 1960, in Woodland Hills, California, aged 80.[1]

According to IMDB he acted in 360 films.

Biography

Michael Sinnott was born in Richmond, Quebec in the Irish Catholi family. When he was 17 years old he moved to Connecticut.

References

"Mack Sennett, 76, Film Pioneer Who Developed Slapstick, Dies. Keystone Kops, Custard Pies and Bathing Beauties Were Symbols of His Movies". The New York Times. November 6, 1960.

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[obit-1] "Mack Sennett, 76, Film Pioneer Who Developed Slapstick, Dies. Keystone Kops, Custard Pies and Bathing Beauties Were Symbols of His Movies". The New York Times. November 6, 1960.