Ben Turpin Autographs
Bernard "Ben" Turpin (September 19, 1869 – July 1, 1940) was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films. His trademarks were his cross-eyed appearance and adeptness at vigorous physical comedy. A sometime vaudeville performer, he was "discovered" for film while working as the janitor for Essanay Studios in Chicago. Turpin went on to work with notable performers such as Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, and was a part of the Mack Sennett studio team. He is believed to have been the first filmed "victim" of the pie in the face gag. When sound came to films, Turpin chose to retire, having invested profitably in real estate, although he did do occasional cameos.
Turpin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 19, 1869, the son of a candy store owner, Ernest Turpin, and Sarah Buckley.
Turpin and his first wife, actress Carrie Lemieux, were married in Chicago on February 18, 1907. In 1923, Mrs. Turpin became ill with influenza, which caused the loss of her hearing. Heartbroken, Turpin took his seriously ill wife to the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec, hoping she would be healed. She eventually became an invalid, with Turpin placing his career on hold to care for her. Carrie died on October 2, 1925. Turpin remarried on July 8, 1926, to Babette Dietz in Los Angeles.
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Traded items with a signature of Ben Turpin
The most expensive item with a signature of Ben Turpin (BEN TURPIN—SIGNED Early PHOTO—Chaplin•Sennett•WC Fields•Laurel+Hardy•3 Stooges) was sold in April 2025 for $3,506.00 while the cheapest item (BEN TURPIN AUTOGRAPH) found a new owner for $11.61 in June 2022. The month with the most items sold (2) was November 2014 with an average selling price of $87.50 for an autographed item of Ben Turpin. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2025 with $1,904.48 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $11.61 was June 2022. In average, an autographed item from Ben Turpin is worth $277.20.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Ben Turpin were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Autographed photograph of Ben Turpin....8X10 in very good condition | $650.00 |  |
| BEN TURPIN - AUTOGRAPH | $714.85 | |
| BEN TURPIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH | $612.85 | |
| BEN TURPIN - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/26/1927 | $914.85 | |
| BEN TURPIN - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED | $1,222.42 | |
| BEN TURPIN - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED | $914.85 | |
| BEN TURPIN AUTOGRAPH | $11.61 | |
| Ben Turpin Collection of 5 Signed Checks 1920s Film Star Autographs | $379.95 | |
| Ben Turpin signed 1921 check display w/ vintage 7"x9" photo, Silent film actor | $302.95 | |
| Ben Turpin signed 1921 check display w/ vintage 7"x9" photo, Silent film actor | $206.95 | |
| BEN TURPIN SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 4.75 X 7.5 Paper | $75.00 | |
| Ben Turpin Signed Check JSA D. 1940 Silent Film Actor | $295.00 | |
| BEN TURPIN—SIGNED Early PHOTO—Chaplin•Sennett•WC Fields•Laurel+Hardy•3 Stooges | $3,506.00 | |
| Early Hollywood Actor Vaudeville Comedian Ben Turpin Autographed Signed 3x1Cut | $49.99 | |
| Rare Vintage BEN TURPIN Signed Photo | $200.00 | |
