Mack Sennett

Mack Sennett (January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-born American director and actor and was known as the innovator of slapstick comedy in film. During his lifetime he was known at times as the "King of Comedy". His short Wrestling Swordfish was awarded the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 1932 and he earned an Academy Honorary Award in 1937.

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Mack Sennett
Birth dateJanuary 17, 1880
Birth place
Danville Quebec , Canada
Date of deathNovember 05, 1960
Place of death
Woodland Hills Los Angeles

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