Charles Chaplin

British comic actor and filmmaker (1889-1977)

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Age	88 (age at death)
Birthday	16 April, 1889
Birthplace	London, England, UK
Died	25 December, 1977
Place of Death	Vevey, Switzerland
Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Black
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actor
Claim to Fame	The Little Tramp

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Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (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 icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from his childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, and encompassed both accolade and controversy.

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Charles Chaplin was born on Tuesday, 16 April 1889 in London, England, UK. His full name at birth was Charles Spencer Chaplin. He was best known as an actor. Chaplin's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Sunday, 25 December 1977 in Vevey, Switzerland at the age of 88. He is buried at Cimetière de Corsier-sur-Vevey, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, Vaud, Switzerland. His religion is listed as Agnostic. He was 5' 5" (165 cm) tall with a slim build. He had blue eyes and black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aries.

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Full name at birth	Charles Spencer Chaplin	hide	edit
Claim to fame	The Little Tramp	hide	edit
Date of birth	16 April 1889	hide	edit
Place of birth	London, England, UK	hide	edit
Date of death	25 December 1977	hide	edit
Age	88 (age at death)	hide
Place of death	Vevey, Switzerland	hide	edit
Cause of death	Natural Causes	hide	edit
Resting place	Cimetière de Corsier-sur-Vevey, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District, Vaud, Switzerland	hide	edit
Occupation	Actor, comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter, editor, composer	hide	edit
Occupation category	Actor	hide	edit
Nationality	British	hide	edit

PERSONAL DETAILS

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)	hide	edit
Build	Slim	hide	edit
Hair color	Black	hide	edit
Eye color	Blue	hide	edit
Gender	Male	hide	edit
Ethnicity	White	hide	edit
Sexuality	Straight	hide	edit
Religion	Agnostic	hide	edit
Zodiac sign	Aries	hide
Distinctive feature	Mustache Black Derby Hat, Bamboo Cane, Baggy Pants, and Tight Jacket (Little Tramp Costumes) Shuffling Walk, Gentlemen`s Poise, Nervous Smile, & Sensitivity To People Attacking Him (Mannerism)	hide	edit
Shoe size	5	hide	edit
Pets	pets	hide

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Residence	London, England, UK	hide	edit
High school	high school	hide
University	university	hide
Talent agency	talent agency	hide
Political affiliation	political affiliation	hide
Political party	political party	hide

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Actor/Actress 93
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Director 72
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Writer 89
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Producer 38
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Composer 19
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Soundtrack 114
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Original Music 3
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Editor 54
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Editing 4
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Music Department 11
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Additional Crew 1
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Thanks 27
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Self 40
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Archive Footage 304
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Trivia

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stars Long after becoming a millionaire, he continued to live in a shabby hotel room, and kept his studio checks in a trunk for months.
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stars He thought his period with Mutual was the most consistently pleasant period in his career, although he felt that the plots of the films were too formualic for his taste.
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stars Ranked #79 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. (October 1997)
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