John Brown

Acting

John Brown

Credits
4 titles

Biography

John Brown is best known for his scene-stealing appearance in Buster Keaton’s The Balloonatic (1923). Despite his limited time in front of the camera, he is often hailed as one of the all-time great bear performers of the silent film era. He also went on to work with Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush (1925) before taking early retirement from the silver screen.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 4

YearTitleRole
1923 Roughest Africa Film A Bear (uncredited)
1923 The Balloonatic Film A Bear
1922 A Good Scout Film Bear
1921 A Monkey Movie Star Film A Bear
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