Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide …

An elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, recounting his amazing journey from his poverty-stricken childhood to world-wide success after the ingenious invention …

Nov 25, 2025 · Charlie Chaplin was a British comedian, producer, writer, director, and composer who is widely regarded as the greatest comic artist of the screen and one of the most …

In 1936, nearly a decade after the advent of the talkies, Chaplin boldly defied the trend, releasing a film that embraced minimal speech, drawing instead on physical performance and inventive …

Listen to the music that Charlie Chaplin composed for some of his greatest films. Official trailers for some of Charlie Chaplin's masterpieces.

Nov 24, 2025 · Charlie Chaplin was almost at the center of an assassination plot in an attempt to begin a war.

Discover the life story and enduring legacy of Charlie Chaplin, the legendary cinema icon who defined the silent film era with his beloved character, the Tramp.

Aug 28, 2006 · Charlie Chaplin was one of the greatest and widely loved silent movie stars. From “Easy Street” (1917) to “Modern Times” (1936), he made many of the funniest and most …

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The film actor, director, and writer Charlie Chaplin was one of the most original creators in the history of movies. His performances as "the tramp"—a sympathetic comic character with ill …