Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who became a global icon of the silent film era, best known for his character "The Tramp" and films like The Kid, City Lights, and Modern Times. He was a pioneering figure in cinematic comedy and film artistry across the early to mid-20th century.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Walworth
- Educated at
- Black-Foxe Military InstituteCuckoo Schools
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Honorary Award🏆 BAFTA Fellowship
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born…"
"Hannah: Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone."
"Life is a beautiful magnificent thing, even to a jelly fish."
"Life is a beautiful, magnificent thing, even to a jellyfish. … The trouble is you won't fight. You've given up. But there's something just as inevitable as death. And that's life. Think of the power o…"
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Timeline
1889
Born
Birth1977
Died
Death
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