John Brown
Acting
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.
Known For
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
The Gold Rush
Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon, which lands Buster in the wilderness, later proves useful as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.
The Balloonatic
A snappy young book agent reforms and becomes a cook for a group of Boy Scouts.
A Good Scout
Two bungling adventures go on a big game hunt in Africa.
Roughest Africa
Joe dreams he has become a high-salaried, temperamental movie star.