noun
United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his acrobatic skills and deadpan face (1895-1966)
• Syn: ↑Keaton, ↑Joseph Francis Keaton
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(1895–1966) one of the greatest US comic actors in silent films. His popular name was ‘the Great Stoneface’ because his expression never changed. His best-known films include The Navigator (1924) and The General (1926). He received a special ↑Oscar in 1959.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.