Charlie Chaplin - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Sir Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, comedian, writer, director, producer and composer who began his career as a music hall entertainer before travelling to the US with the Fred Karno company. There, he found significant, international success as an early silent film star, usually playing his comic "Tramp" character. He worked at various film studios throughout his career, eventually forming United Artists with a number of other stars of the day.
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Personal info
Awards
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Real Charlie Chaplin | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2020 | Comedy Legends - Series 3E1 - Charlie Chaplin | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2018 | Great Lives - Charlie Chaplin | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2015 | Perspectives: In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps With Terry Jones | Self (Archive Material) |
| 1983 | Unknown Chaplin | Self (Archive Material) |
Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Charlie Chaplin on IMDb
Born
Tuesday 16th April 1889
Died
Sunday 25th December 1977 (aged 88)
Full name
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Title
Sir Charlie Chaplin
Nationality
English
BAFTA Film Awards 1976
BAFTA Fellowship (Winner)
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1973
Best Original Score (Nominee (Limelight (Charlie Chaplin)))
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1972
Honorary Award (Winner)
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1948
Best Original Screenplay (Nominee (Monsieur Verdoux (written by Charlie Chaplin)))
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1941
Best Picture (Nominee (The Great Dictator (by and starring Charlie Chaplin)))
Best Actor (Nominee)
Best Original Screenplay (Nominee)
Academy Awards (Oscars) 1929
Best Directing (Comedy Picture) (Nominee)
Best Actor (Nominee)
Best Story (Nominee)
Honorary Award (Winner)
