Charlie Chaplin Summary

Charlie Chaplin Born April 16, 1899 London, England Died December 25, 1977 Vevey, Switzerland Actor and comedian in the era of American silent films Charlie Chaplin. Library of Congress. ... Read more

Chaplin, Charlie (1889-1977) Although his contributions to film extend from acting to directing, producing, and composing, it was his acting in silent films that brought Charlie Chaplin fame and made ... Read more

The film actor, director, and writer Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889-1977) was one of the most original creators in the history of the cinema. His remarkable portrayal of "the tramp"--a sympathetic comi... Read more

Charlie, as he is most commonly known by, was the first to control every aspect of the filmmaking process. He has transformed the movie industry into and art with his silent films. In 1910 Chaplin t... Read more