Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was a highly influential American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He rose to become one of Hollywood's most popular and highest-paid stars during the late 1910s and early 1920s. His career was abruptly halted by a series of three widely publicized trials for the manslaughter of actress Virginia Rappe, though he was ultimately acquitted. Despite his exoneration, the scandal left an indelible mark on his legacy and public perception, largely overshadowing his significant contributions to early cinema.