Charlie Chaplin

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Sir 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.

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". Admirers included George Bernard Shaw, Marcel Proust and Sigmund Freud.

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"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."

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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.

Partial Actor Filmography

As director

• Making a Living (1914).
• Tango Tangles (1914)
• A Busy Day (1914)
• The Knockout (1914)
• A Night in the Show (1915)
• Burlesque on Carmen (1915)
• The Floorwalker (1916)
• The Fireman (1916)
• The Vagabond (1916)
• Easy Street (1917)
• A Dog's Life (1918)
• The Professor (1919)
• A Day's Pleasure (1919)
• The Kid (1921)
• Nice and Friendly (1922)
• The Pilgrim (1923)
• The Gold Rush (1925), feature
• The Circus (1928)
• City Lights (1931)
• Modern Times (1936)
• The Great Dictator (1940)
• Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
• Limelight (1952)
• A King in New York (1957)
• A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)

"The endearing figure of his Little Tramp was instantly recognizable around the globe and brought laughter to millions. Still is. Still does"

ANN DOUGLAS

See also

Goodbye Charlie

• Jerry Lewis
• Hollywood
• Stan Laurel
• Rosie O'Donnell

External links

• Chaplin museum
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• Charles Chaplin Photo Galleries