I don't act, anyway. The stuff is all injected as we go along. My pictures are made without script or written directions of any kind.
Buster was given an Honorary Oscar in 1960, for " his unique talents which brought immortal comedies to the screen."
Buster was voted the 7th Greatest Director of All Time by Entertainment Weekly.
Buster's first sound films required him and other cast members to do each scene 3 times - once for English, once for French, and once for Spanish, for overseas film distribution.
Buster broke his neck filming Sherlock Junior (1924) and was not aware of it for years, until he was examined in the 1930s for having migraine headaches and it was discovered.
Buster appeared with fellow silent film star Charlie Chaplin in Limelight (1952).
Buster was named the 21st Greatest Actor on The 50 Greatest Screen Legends List by the American Film Institute.
Buster was featured on a commemorative postage stamp from the U.S. Postal Service released on April 27, 1994.
Buster had hearing problems from landmine explosions in World War I, where he was serving in Germany in 1918.
Buster has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures at 6619 Hollywood Boulevard and one for television at 6321 Hollywood Boulevard.
Buster received his stage name from magician Harry Houdini, who saw the 6-month old Keaton fall down a flight of stairs and get up unhurt, and remarked "Some Buster!"
Buster was 5 feet 6 inches tall.
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