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Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Roscoe Conkling 'Fatty' Arbuckle (March 24, 1887 – June 29, 1933) was an American silent film actor, director, and screenwriter. the youngest of nine children, reportedly weighed 16 pounds at birth in Smith Center, Kansas on March 24, 1887. His family moved to California when he was one year old. At age 8 he first appeared on the stage. His first part was with the Webster-Brown stock company.

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Roscoe Arbuckle

Information about Roscoe Arbuckle on Wikipedia.

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Trademarks

Apart from the fact that he was overweight and thus nicknamed "Fatty," he usually wore bowler-hat and pants whose legs were too short. Rolling perfect cigarettes with a couple quick motions of one hand. Remarkable agility and dexterity, especially for a man of his girth.

Known for: Coney Island, The Butcher Boy, Leap Year
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - IMDb

Known for: Coney Island, The Butcher Boy, Leap Year

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Just days after attending a San Francisco party, 30-year-old Virginia Rappe died of a ruptured bladder and peritonitis — and rumors quickly spread that she had been raped and murdered.
The Tragic Story Of Virginia Rappe, The Silent Film Actress Who Died Mysteriously In 1921

Just days after attending a San Francisco party, 30-year-old Virginia Rappe died of a ruptured bladder and peritonitis — and rumors quickly spread that she had been raped and murdered.

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Quote from Arbuckle after 1921 Trial

I don't understand it. One minute I'm the guy everybody loves, the next I'm the guy everybody loves to hate.

Virginia Caroline Rappe (July 7, 1891 – September 9, 1921) was an American model and silent film actress. Working mostly in bit parts, Rappe died after attending a party with actor Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, who was accused of manslaughter and rape in connection with her death, though he was ultimately acquitted of both charges.
Virginia Rappe Death

Virginia Caroline Rappe (July 7, 1891 – September 9, 1921) was an American model and silent film actress. Working mostly in bit parts, Rappe died after attending a party with actor Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, who was accused of manslaughter and rape in connection with her death, though he was ultimately acquitted of both charges.

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Actor, Comedian, Director and Screenwriter. Born in Smith Center, Kansas, his family was poor, constantly struggling and on the move. When he was just a year old, his family moved to Santa Ana, California. Roscoe grew into an overweight child and local children gave him the nickname of Fatty which stuck with him for...
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle (1887-1933) - Find a Grave Memorial

Actor, Comedian, Director and Screenwriter. Born in Smith Center, Kansas, his family was poor, constantly struggling and on the move. When he was just a year old, his family moved to Santa Ana, California. Roscoe grew into an overweight child and local children gave him the nickname of Fatty which stuck with him for...

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Arbuckle Curse

A screenplay about his life floated around Hollywood for years but never got sold. At one point, John Belushi was considered for the role, then John Candy, then Chris Farley. All three died suddenly and the script has been shelved indefinitely.

Roscoe Conkling 'Fatty' Arbuckle (March 24, 1887 – June 29, 1933) was an American silent film actor, director, and screenwriter. the youngest of nine children, reportedly weighed 16 pounds at birth in Smith Center, Kansas on March 24, 1887. His family moved to California when he was one year old. At age 8 he first appeared on the stage. His first part was with the Webster-Brown stock company.

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