Mack Sennett
Known for Production · 264 credits
- Born
- 1880-01-17
- Died
- 1960-11-05
- Place of birth
- Richmond, Québec, Canada
- Also known as
- Michael Sinnott · Mack Sennet · The King of Comedy · King of Comedy
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 Edendale, California, in 1912. Keystone possessed the first fully enclosed film stage, and Sennett became famous as the originator of slapstick routines such as pie-throwing and car-chases, as seen in the Keystone Cops films. He also produced short features that displayed his Bathing Beauties, many of whom went on to develop successful acting careers.
Sennett's work in sound movies was less successful, and he was bankrupted in 1933. In 1938 he was presented with an honorary Academy Award for his contribution to film comedy.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (263)
Hollywood Boulevard
1936
as Cinegrill Customer (uncredited)
Money Mad
1908
as Man on the Street
The Knockout
1914
as Spectator / Man Outside Arena (uncredited)
The Newlyweds
1910
as On Train
Comrades
1911
as Mack
The Awakening
1909
as The Butler
Ramona
1910
as The White Exploiter
Getting Even
1909
as Miner
The Necklace
1909
as In Pawnshop / In Jewelry Store / Party Guest
Crazy Days
1962
as Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997
as Self (archive footage)
The Converts
1910
Faithful
1910
as Zeke [Faithful]
It's Showtime
1976
as Self (archive footage)
The Sacrifice
1909
as At Wigmaker's / At Jeweler's / At Pawnshop
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939
as Mack Sennett
The Real Charlie Chaplin
2021
as Self (archive footage)
The Jilt
1909
as DDorothy's First Suitor / Bartender / At Stock Exchange
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops
1955
as Mack Sennett
A Corner in Wheat
1909
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (archive audio) (uncredited)
The Wooden Leg
1909
as Tramp
Lucky Jim
1909
as Jack
A Busy Day
1914
as Newsreel Film Director (uncredited)
Leather Stocking
1909
as Big Serpent
Their First Execution
1913
His Trust
1911
as Confederate Soldier Delivering Sword
The Hollywood Clowns
1979
as (archive footage)
The Slave
1909
as A Barbarian
The Brave Hunter
1912
as The Brave Hunter
Pippa Passes
1909
as In Studio
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961
as Self (archive footage)
The Property Man
1914
as Man in Front Row Audience (uncredited)
Mabel's Busy Day
1914
as Customer
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Sealed Room
1909
as A Soldier
Mabel's Dramatic Career
1913
as Mack - Mabel's Sweetheart
In the Border States
1910
as Union Soldier / Union Soldier (uncredited)
What Drink Did
1909
as Workman
Man's Genesis
1912
Love Among the Roses
1910
A Trap for Santa Claus
1909
as Angry Bartender (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
as archive footage
Through the Breakers
1909
as At the Ball / At the Club
Riley and Schultze
1912
as Riley
The Gibson Goddess
1909
as An Admirer
And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
1909
as The Servant
The Violin Maker of Cremona
1909
as In Crowd
The Indian Runner's Romance
1909
as Indian
The Mountaineer's Honor
1909
as In Posse
The Vaquero's Vow
1908
as Wedding Party / Man in Bar
Where the Breakers Roar
1908
as Policeman
Wilful Peggy
1910
as Man at the Wedding
A Victim of Jealousy
1910
as Milliner
The Welcome Burglar
1909
as The Butler
His Wife's Visitor
1909
as At Club
Mr. Jones Has a Card Party
1909
as Guest
To Save Her Soul
1909
as Backstage at Debut
1776, or The Hessian Renegades
1909
as Hessian
The Lonely Villa
1909
A Strange Meeting
1909
as In Congregation
The Son's Return
1909
as Creditor / Neighbor
Love Finds a Way
1909
as Footman
Paradise Lost
1911
as Pete
The Day After
1909
as Party Guest
Twin Brothers
1909
A Strong Revenge
1913
as Schnitz
Pedro's Dilemma
1912
as Pedro
The Fatal Hour
1908
as Policeman
The Last Deal
1910
as In Bank
They Would Elope
1909
A Healthy Neighborhood
1913
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6
1942
Mr. Jones at the Ball
1908
as Butler / Policeman
A Lucky Toothache
1910
as Tom
The Man in the Box
1908
as Gang Member
Those Good Old Days
1913
as The Peasant
The Cardinal's Conspiracy
1909
as Comic Cutthroat
The Taming of the Shrew
1908
as Petruchio's Servant
Nursing a Viper
1909
as In Mob
The Helping Hand
1908
as Wedding Guest
The Fatal Mallet
1914
as Other Suitor (uncredited)
Oh, Mabel Behave
1922
as Blaa Blaa
Her First Biscuits
1909
as Biscuit Victim
The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals
1909
as Theatre Man
Mr. Fixit
1912
as suitor
The Honor of Thieves
1909
as Man at dance / Cop
The Curtain Pole
1909
as Monsieur Dupont
Those Awful Hats
1909
as The Usher, trying to manage the situation
An Arcadian Maid
1910
as The Peddler
His Trust Fulfilled
1911
In Old California
1910
as Soldier
A Flash of Light
1910
as Wedding Guest
At Twelve O’Clock
1913
as Mabel's Lover
The Would-Be Shriner
1912
as Hank Hopkins
The Mexican Sweethearts
1909
as Mexican in Bar
His Daughter
1911
At the Altar
1909
as Policeman / Dinner Guest
The Broken Locket
1909
as Peabody's Companion
Peeping Pete
1913
as Peeping Pete
Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life
1913
as Mabel's Boyfriend
Down Memory Lane
1949
as Mack Sennett
The Great Chase
1962
A Change of Heart
1909
The New Dress
1911
Mabel at the Wheel
1914
as Race Spectator (uncredited)
Hot Stuff
1912
as Hank Hawkins
A Midnight Cupid
1910
as Nick - the Unfortunate One
The Devil
1908
as Waiter
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
2008
as Self (archive footage)
The Salvation Army Lass
1909
as At Factory / Salvationist Flagbearer
The Mended Lute
1909
as Indian
Resurrection
1909
as At Court / A Guard / At Inn
The Faded Lilies
1909
as At Party
Betrayed by a Handprint
1908
as The Butler
A Gold Necklace
1910
as Sam
The Two Brothers
1910
as One of Pedro's Men
A Drunkard's Reformation
1909
as Man in the Play / Man in the Orchestra / In the Bar
About Mack Sennett
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 Com… With 264 credits spanning from 1908 to 2021, Mack Sennett has appeared in 263 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Mack Sennett Movies
- Hollywood Boulevard (1936) — as Cinegrill Customer (uncredited)
- Money Mad (1908) — as Man on the Street
- The Knockout (1914) — as Spectator / Man Outside Arena (uncredited)
- The Newlyweds (1910) — as On Train
- Comrades (1911) — as Mack
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