Date of Birth:

Jan 29, 1884 (142 years)

Place of Birth:

Madrid

Biography:

Trained initially as a clown, Perez became a comedic star in the Nickelodeon era in France, working at Pathe, Eclair, and Ambrosio studios. Moving to the United States during the First World War, Perez continued writing, directing and starring in short comedies until an amputated leg forced him to work behind the camera.