Buster Keaton
Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American comic actor, filmmaker, producer and writer. He was best known for his silent films, in which his trademark was physical comedy with a consistently stoic, deadpan expression, earning him the nickname The Great Stone Face. He was recognized as the seventh-greatest director of all time by Entertainment Weekly. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Keaton the 21st-greatest male star of all time.
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Buster Keaton Movies
Discover the best Buster Keaton movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Buster Keaton ranked by year and score.
1
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Drama
Joe Gillis is a broke, desperate screenwriter who stumbles into the decaying mansion of Norma Desmond, a silent-era goddess who refuses to accept that her star has long since burned...
Score
8.3
2
The General (1926)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Johnny Gray has two loves: his locomotive and his girl. When Union spies hijack his engine, The General, during the Civil War, they unknowingly take Annabelle along too. What follows...
Score
7.9
3
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Action
Comedy
Mystery
Buster Keaton plays a small-town movie projectionist with big dreams of cracking cases, and his chance arrives when a scheming rival plants stolen goods on him and poisons his girlfriend's...
Score
8.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Buster Keaton?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Buster Keaton are Sunset Boulevard, The General, and Sherlock Jr..
How many movies and TV shows has Buster Keaton starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles starring Buster Keaton, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Buster Keaton worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Buster Keaton maintains a strong average user rating of 8.1 out of 10 across all tracked titles.