Fatty Arbuckle Biography

Born asRoscoe Conkling Arbuckle
Occup.Comedian
FromUSA
BornMarch 24, 1887
Smith Center, Kansas, USA
DiedJune 29, 1933
New York City, New York, USA
CauseHeart Attack
Aged46 years
Fatty Arbuckle was born Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle on March 24, 1887, in Smith Center, Kansas, U.S.A.. He was the youngest of 9 kids born to Mary E. Gordon as well as William Goodrich Arbuckle, that was a traveling salesperson.

As a child, Arbuckle was obese and harassed by his peers. He discovered solace in doing and began vocal singing and also dancing at a young age. He left of college at the age of 11 and joined a taking a trip vaudeville performers.

In 1908, Arbuckle began operating in the film industry as a bit player for the Selig Polyscope Company. He quickly came to be popular with target markets for his comical talents as well as physical wit.

Arbuckle's luck came when he signed with Keystone Studios in 1913, where he became a star of quiet comedy. He was known for his physical tricks, slapstick wit, and his signature rotund figure. He joined other comedy greats like Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and also Buster Keaton in various movies.

In 1921, Arbuckle's job as well as individual life took a terrible turn. He was accused of rape and also homicide after a wild weekend party in San Francisco, California, that left a young actress named Virginia Rappe dead. The detraction shook Hollywood as well as Arbuckle became one of one of the most notorious figures in Hollywood background.

After a collection of high-profile tests, Arbuckle was eventually acquitted of all fees, however his profession was damaged. He was banned from operating in the film market, and also his movies were outlawed from circulation.

Arbuckle attempted to pick up in the late 1920s, yet he just located job under pseudonyms, such as William B. Goodrich. He worked as a director, author, and star for tiny independent studios.

Unfortunately, Arbuckle's hard-luck story really did not have a pleased closing. He passed away of a cardiac arrest in his sleep on June 29, 1933, at the age of 46. His legacy as a comedic genius would endure, however his personal life as well as terrible failure would be a cautionary tale for generations of Hollywood stars to find.

Our collection contains 1 quotes who is written / told by Fatty.

Related authors: Roscoe Conkling (Politician), Dashiell Hammett (Author), Charlie Chaplin (Actor)

1 Famous quotes by Fatty Arbuckle

Small: I dont weigh a pound over one hundred and eighty and, whats more, I never did
"I don't weigh a pound over one hundred and eighty and, what's more, I never did"