Joe Keaton
Biography
Joe Keaton works in acting. Born July 6, 1867 in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- The General (1926) as Union General
- Sherlock Jr. (1924) as The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Our Hospitality (1923) as The Engineer
- The Electric House (1922) as Buster's Father in Prologue
- Day Dreams (1922) as The Girl's Father
- The Scarecrow (1920) as Farmer (uncredited)
- The Goat (1921) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- The Bell Boy (1918) as Guest
- Go West (1925) as Man in Barber Shop (uncredited)
- Convict 13 (1920) as Prisoner
- Neighbors (1920) as His Father (uncredited)
- Out West (1918) as Man on Train
- A Brave Engineer: Buster Keaton's Last Ride (2026) as Self (Archival)
- R.E.M x Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr (2026) as Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Good Night, Nurse! (1918) as Man in Bandages
- A Country Hero (1917) as Cy Klone, Garage Owner
- Palooka from Paducah (1935) as Pa Diltz
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Keaton best known for?
Joe Keaton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The General (1926), Sherlock Jr. (1924), Our Hospitality (1923), The Cariocas (2010).
When and where was Joe Keaton born?
Joe Keaton was born on July 6, 1867 in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA.
How many credits does Joe Keaton have?
Joe Keaton has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2026.
What is Joe Keaton's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Hallie Keaton (July 6, 1867 – January 13, 1946) was an American vaudeville performer and silent film actor. He was the father of actor Buster Keaton and appeared with his son in several films. Keaton was born a few miles south of Terre Haute, Indiana, to Libbie Jane and Joseph Francis Keaton IV. Leaving home in...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sherlock Jr. (1924) as The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen — aged about 56
- The General (1926) as Union General — aged about 58
- Our Hospitality (1923) as The Engineer — aged about 55
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