Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle was an American silent film comedian. He was given the nickname Fatty (a name he detested and used only professionally) because of his substantial girth. Arbuckle was one of the most popular actors of his era, but is best known today for his central role in the so-called "Fatty Arbuckle scandal." He has worked with Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin Laurel & Hardy and Bing Crosby.