Production
Mack Sennett
- Born
- Jan 17, 1880 · Aged 80
- Died
- Nov 5, 1960
- Place of birth
- Richmond, Québec, Canada
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 265
- TV credits
- 2
- Directing credits
- 199
Also known as (6)
- Michael Sinnott
- Mack Sennet
- The King of Comedy
- King of Comedy
- Michael Ermse
- Mr. Mack Sennett
Biography
Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian born actor, director, comedian and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. He produced more than 1,000 silent films and several dozen talkies during a 25-year career. He became a United States citizen in 1932. Sennett was born and raised in Richmond, Quebec. He moved to Connecticut when he was 17 years old. In New York City, he took on the stage name Mack Sennett and became an actor, singer, dancer, clown, set designer, and director for the Biograph Company. He later opened Keystone Studios in…
