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'''Charles Spencer Chaplin''' ([[London]], [[England]], 1889 - Vevey, [[Switzerland]], 1977) English actor, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of silent film era. He is associated with the popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. His parents were music hall performers.  
 
'''Charles Spencer Chaplin''' ([[London]], [[England]], 1889 - Vevey, [[Switzerland]], 1977) English actor, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of silent film era. He is associated with the popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. His parents were music hall performers.  
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His first full-length film was The Kid (1921). He was named Knight Commander of the British Empire in 1975. Chaplin composed about 500 melodies, including "Smile" and "This is My Song".  
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His first full-length film was The Kid (1921). He was named Knight Commander of the British Empire in 1975. Chaplin composed about 500 melodies, including "Smile" and "This is My Song". <ref>[[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000122/bio Biography]] </ref>
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"All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl"
 
"All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl"
    
"I think a very great deal of myself. Everything is perfect or imperfect, according to myself. I am the perfect standard."
 
"I think a very great deal of myself. Everything is perfect or imperfect, according to myself. I am the perfect standard."
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Nickname: Charlie and Charlot.  
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'''Nickname:''' Charlie and Charlot.  
    
Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children. He was 54 when he wed Oona O'Neill, his 4th wife; Oona was 18.
 
Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children. He was 54 when he wed Oona O'Neill, his 4th wife; Oona was 18.
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* A King in New York (1957)
 
* A King in New York (1957)
 
* A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)
 
* A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)
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== See also ==
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