- Name: Charles Chaplin
- Date of Birth: April 16, 1889
- Place of Birth: Walworth, England, UK
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Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr. (born April 16, 1889; London – died December 25, 1977; Switzerland), better known as Charlie Chaplin, was an English comedy actor, becoming one of the most famous perf...( read more)
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Charles Chaplin mini-bio: Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr. (born April 16, 1889; London – died December 25, 1977; Switzerland), better known as Charlie Chaplin, was an English comedy actor, becoming one of the most famous performers in the early to mid Hollywood cinema era, and also a notable director. He is considered to be one of the finest mimes and clowns caught on film and his influence on performers in both fields is great.
Chaplin was one of the most creative and influential personalities in the silent film era: he acted in, directed, scripted, produced, and eventually even scored his own films. His working life in entertainment spanned over 70 years, from the British Victorian stage and music hall in England as a child performer, almost until his death at the age of 88. He led one of the most remarkable and colorful lives of the 20th century, from a Dickensian London childhood to the pinnacle of world fame in the film industry and as a cultural icon.
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sasuraixrhapsodyposted 149 days ago -
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His work serves as a blueprint for not only progress in modern film-making but progress in modern society as well. Over 70 years on his ideas have proven to stand the test of time. His films are based on simplistic philosophies that get confused and screwed around in an overly complex world. To watch The Kid we know what it feels like to be a parent and guardian. To watch Limelight we know that it's possible to redeem our worth to not only others but ourselves. To watch Modern Times we know that our pursuit of infinite technology has and will continue to make us cynical and jaded robots.
The Tramp was more than a bowler and dancing cane. He is all of us as he meanders his way through life impacting strangers in extraordinary ways. Of all the artists to be celebrated in the 20th century, Chaplin will undoubtedly go down in history as a genious, a romantic, a poet and most importantly a clown because Charlie Chaplin was and is a prophet of laughter.posted 461 days ago -
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he was head of his time loved watching his work as a kid and he should never been forgoten charle chaplin rock ,s
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There will never be anyone like him again. Long live the king of silent comedy.
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I've never heard anyone say a bad word about this man. Who can? His tireless work ethic made him top of his game. Any actor out there must admit that some part of what they do is inspired by Charlie. He was truly tuned in to what the audience of the day wanted (and needed) to see. But his work remains timeless to this day. He is truly the silent voice and image of a generation.
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