Charlie Chaplin: Facts & Related Content
Facts
| Also Known As | Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin |
|---|---|
| Born | April 16, 1889 • London • England |
| Died | December 25, 1977 (aged 88) • Switzerland • (Died on this day) |
| Founder | United Artists Corporation |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (1973) • Academy Award (1972) • Academy Award (1928) • Academy Award (1973): Music (Original Dramatic Score) • Honorary Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1972) • Special Award of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1929) |
| Notable Works | “City Lights” • “Limelight” • “Modern Times” • “The Circus” • “The Gold Rush” • “The Great Dictator” • “The Kid” |
| Married To | Oona Chaplin (married 1943) • Paulette Goddard (1936–1942) • Lita Grey (1924–1927) • Mildred Harris (1918–1921) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967) • "A King in New York" (1957) • "Limelight" (1952) • "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947) • "The Great Dictator" (1940) • "Modern Times" (1936) • "City Lights" (1931) • "The Circus" (1928) • "The Gold Rush" (1925) • "Hollywood" (1923) • "The Pilgrim" (1923) • "The Kid" (1921) • "Tillie's Punctured Romance" (1914) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967) • "The Chaplin Revue" (1959) • "A King in New York" (1957) • "Limelight" (1952) • "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947) • "The Chaplin Cavalcade" (1941) • "The Charlie Chaplin Festival" (1941) • "The Great Dictator" (1940) • "Charlie Chaplin Carnival" (1938) • "Modern Times" (1936) • "City Lights" (1931) • "The Circus" (1928) • "The Gold Rush" (1925) • "A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate" (1923) • "The Kid" (1921) • "Chase Me Charlie" (1918) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Chaplin" (1992) • "A Countess from Hong Kong" (1967) • "The Chaplin Revue" (1959) • "A King in New York" (1957) • "Limelight" (1952) • "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947) • "The Chaplin Cavalcade" (1941) • "The Charlie Chaplin Festival" (1941) • "The Great Dictator" (1940) • "Charlie Chaplin Carnival" (1938) • "Modern Times" (1936) • "City Lights" (1931) • "The Circus" (1928) • "The Gold Rush" (1925) • "A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate" (1923) • "The Pilgrim" (1923) • "The Kid" (1921) |
Top Questions
When was Charlie Chaplin born?
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889.
Is Charlie Chaplin married?
Mildred Harris (1918–1921), Lita Grey (1924–1927), Paulette Goddard (1936–1942), Oona Chaplin (married 1943)
Where was Charlie Chaplin born?
Charlie Chaplin was born in London, England, United Kingdom.
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