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Buster Keaton: influences and legacy

1895–1966 · United States

Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a comedian; Wikidata lists their country of citizenship as United States. Our sources record Buster Keaton as influenced by Harold Lloyd and Roscoe Arbuckle, and as an influence on Marty Feldman. Every link on this page cites its source: a statement in a Wikipedia article or a Wikidata record.

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Influenced by (2)

Harold Lloyd1893–1971Source: Wikidata ↗
Roscoe Arbuckle1887–1933Source: Wikidata ↗

Influenced (1)

Marty Feldman1934–1982Source: Wikidata ↗

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