Charlie Chaplin

English comic actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
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Charlie Chaplin
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Charlie Chaplin

Summary

Charlie Chaplin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Walworth[2]. He passed away in Corsier-sur-Vevey[3]. He worked as a film director[4], composer[5], film actor[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Walworth[2], Charlie Chaplin…
  • Charlie Chaplin died in Corsier-sur-Vevey[3].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of Corsier-sur-Vevey[10].
  • Charlie Chaplin's father was Charles Chaplin Sr.[11].
  • Charlie Chaplin's mother was Hannah Chaplin[12].
  • Among Charlie Chaplin's spouses was Mildred Harris[13].
  • Among Charlie Chaplin's spouses was Lita Grey[14].
  • Charlie Chaplin was married to Paulette Goddard[15].
  • Among Charlie Chaplin's spouses was Oona O'Neill[16].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Charles Chaplin[17].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Geraldine Chaplin[18].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Michael Chaplin[19].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Josephine Chaplin[20].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Victoria Chaplin[21].
  • A child of Charlie Chaplin was Eugene Chaplin[22].
  • Charlie Chaplin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
  • Charlie Chaplin held citizenship in United Kingdom[24].
  • English was Charlie Chaplin's native language[25].
  • Charlie Chaplin's professions included film director[4].
  • Charlie Chaplin's professions included composer[5].
  • Charlie Chaplin worked as a film actor[6].
  • Charlie Chaplin worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Charlie Chaplin worked as a film producer[8].
  • Charlie Chaplin's professions included comedian[26].
  • Among Charlie Chaplin's employers was Keystone Studios[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Walworth[2], Charlie Chaplin… his father was Charles Chaplin Sr.[11]. His mother was Hannah Chaplin[12]. English was his native language[25].

Education

Educated at Cuckoo Schools[28], a school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1857[31] and Black-Foxe Military Institute[32], a private school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1928[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], composer[5], film actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and comedian[26]. Employers include Keystone Studios[27], a business[36], in United States[37], founded in 1912[38], headquartered in Edendale[39]; Essanay Studios[40]; and Mutual Film Corporation[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[42], Kinema Junpo award[43], Academy Honorary Award[44], Bodil Honorary Award[45], Nastro d'argento for best non-Italian film[46], and World Peace Council prizes[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mildred Harris[13], a film actor[48], 1901–1944[49], of United States[50], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51]; Lita Grey[14], an actor[52], 1908–1995[53], of United States[54]; Paulette Goddard[15], an actor[55], 1910–1990[56], of United States[57], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[58]; and Oona O'Neill[16], an actor[59], 1925–1991[60], of United States[61]. Children include Charles Chaplin[17], an actor[62], 1925–1968[63], of United States[64]; Geraldine Chaplin[18], an actor[65], b. 1944[66], of United States[67], awarded the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress[68]; Michael Chaplin[19], an autobiographer[69], b. 1946[70], of United States[71], specialised in acting[72]; Josephine Chaplin[20], a television actor[73], 1949–2023[74], of France[75]; Victoria Chaplin[21], an actor[76], b. 1951[77], of United States[78]; and Eugene Chaplin[22], an actor[79], b. 1953[80], of United Kingdom[81].

Death and Burial

Charlie Chaplin passed away in Corsier-sur-Vevey[3]. He is buried at cemetery of Corsier-sur-Vevey[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charlie Chaplin include Chafurin[82], 3623 Chaplin[83], and Charle[84].

Why It Matters

Charlie Chaplin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

He has been cited as an influence by Benny Hill[86], an actor[87], 1924–1992[88], of United Kingdom[89]; Federico Fellini[90], a film director[91], 1920–1993[92], of Italy[93], awarded the Praemium Imperiale[94]; Harold Lloyd[95], a film actor[96], 1893–1971[97], of United States[98], awarded the Academy Honorary Award[99]; Marcel Marceau[100], a mime artist[101], 1923–2007[102], of France[103], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[104]; Irwin Corey[105], an actor[106], 1914–2017[107], of United States[108]; and Murilo Benício[109], an actor[110], b. 1971[111], of Brazil[112].

Works attributed to him include My Autobiography[113], a written work[114]. Entities named for him include Chafurin[82], 3623 Chaplin[83], and Charle[84].

FAQs

Where was Charlie Chaplin born?

Born in Walworth[2], Charlie Chaplin…

Where did Charlie Chaplin die?

Charlie Chaplin passed away in Corsier-sur-Vevey[3].

Who were Charlie Chaplin's parents?

Charlie Chaplin's father was Charles Chaplin Sr.[11]. Charlie Chaplin's mother was Hannah Chaplin[12].

Who was Charlie Chaplin married to?

Charlie Chaplin's spouses include Mildred Harris[13], Lita Grey[14], Paulette Goddard[15], and Oona O'Neill[16].

What did Charlie Chaplin do for work?

Charlie Chaplin worked as film director[4], composer[5], film actor[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Charlie Chaplin go to school?

Charlie Chaplin was educated at Cuckoo Schools[28] and Black-Foxe Military Institute[32].

What awards did Charlie Chaplin receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[42], Kinema Junpo award[43], Academy Honorary Award[44], and Bodil Honorary Award[45].

Who did Charlie Chaplin influence?

Charlie Chaplin has been cited as an influence by Benny Hill[86], Federico Fellini[90], Harold Lloyd[95], and Marcel Marceau[100].

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  1. 1d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 10d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-07-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 15d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 20d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 24d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 25d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 4w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 4w ago · Yirba · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  12. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 7w ago · Rémi sim · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation film director, composer, film actor +12
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