Biography: Charlie Chaplin was born on 4/16/1889, in London, England. Chaplin is known for being the greatest silent film actor of all-time. His character in the silent films was that of a tramp, a short man with a black moustache who waddled like a penguin. He used that character in films like "The Kid and The Gold Rush". In 72 he received a lifetime achievement Oscar for his silent work and his unique brand of comedy.
Filmography:
Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001)
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000)
Sophia Loren: Actress Italian Style (1999)
"Great War, The" (1996/I)
Roaring Twenties, The (1996)
Oscar's Greatest Moments: 1971 to 1991 (1992)
Chaplin (1992)
Secret Life of Sergei Eisenstein, The (1987)
Zelig (1983)
Hitler - eine Karriere (1977)
Gentleman Tramp, The (1975)
Chaplinesque, My Life and Hard Times (1972)
Countess from Hong Kong, A (1967)
MGM's Big Parade of Comedy (1964)
30 Years of Fun (1963)
Nickelodeon Days (1962)
Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961)
When Comedy Was King (1960)
Chaplin Revue, The (1959)
King in New York, A (1957)
Limelight (1952)
Herrliche Zeiten (1950)
Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Screen Snapshots No. 8: Looking Back (1946)
Picture People: Hobbies of the Stars (1941)
Great Dictator, The (1940)
March of Time: The Movies Move On (1939)
Charlie Chaplin Carnival (1938)
Charlie Chaplin Cavalcade (1938)
Charlie Chaplin Festival (1938)
Modern Times (1936)
Movie Album, The (1931)
City Lights (1931)
Show People (1928)
Circus, The (1928)
Gold Rush, The (1925)
Woman of Paris, A (1923)
Hollywood (1923)
Souls for Sale (1923)
Pilgrim, The (1923)
Pay Day (1922/I)
Idle Class, The (1921)
Nut, The (1921)
Kid, The (1921)
Day's Pleasure, A (1919)
Sunnyside (1919)
Shoulder Arms (1918)
Bond, The (1918)
Triple Trouble (1918)
Dog's Life, A (1918)
Chase Me Charlie (1917)
Adventurer, The (1917/I)
Immigrant, The (1917)
Cure, The (1917)
Easy Street (1917)
Rink, The (1916)
Behind the Screen (1916)
Essanay-Chaplin Revue of 1916, The (1916)
Pawnshop, The (1916)
Count, The (1916)
One A.M. (1916)
Vagabond, The (1916)
Fireman, The (1916)
Police (1916)
Floorwalker, The (1916)
Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque on Carmen (1916)
Carmen (1915/III)
His Regeneration (1915)
Mixed Up (1915)
Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque on Carmen (1915)
Night in the Show, A (1915)
Shanghaied (1915)
Bank, The (1915)
Woman, A (1915/I)
Work (1915)
By the Sea (1915)
Tramp, The (1915)
Jitney Elopement, A (1915)
In the Park (1915)
Champion, The (1915)
Night Out, A (1915/I)
His New Job (1915)
Between Showers (1914)
Busy Day, A (1914)
Caught in a Cabaret (1914)
Caught in the Rain (1914)
Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)
Face on the Bar Room Floor, The (1914)
Fatal Mallet, The (1914)
Gentlemen of Nerve (1914)
Her Friend the Bandit (1914)
His Musical Career (1914)
His New Profession (1914)
His Trysting Place (1914)
Kid Auto Races at Venice (1914)
Mabel at the Wheel (1914)
Mabel's Busy Day (1914)
Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914)
Masquerader, The (1914)
Property Man, The (1914)
Recreation (1914)
Star Boarder, The (1914)
Those Love Pangs (1914)
Twenty Minutes of Love (1914)
Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914)
Getting Acquainted (1914)
His Prehistoric Past (1914)
Dough and Dynamite (1914)
New Janitor, The (1914)
Rounders, The (1914)
Laughing Gas (1914)
Mabel's Married Life (1914)
Knockout, The (1914)
His Favorite Pastime (1914)
Tango Tangles (1914)
Film Johnnie, A (1914)
Making a Living (1914)
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Nominations and Awards
Academy Awards, USA
1973
• Won, Oscar
Best Music, Original Dramatic Score for Limelight (1952)
Award Shared With: Raymond Rasch, Larry Russell
1972
• Won, Honorary Award
• For the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century.
1948
• Nominated, Oscar
Best Writing, Original Screenplay for Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
1941
• Nominated, Oscar
Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Great Dictator (1940)
• Nominated, Oscar
Best Picture for The Great Dictator (1940)
• Nominated, Oscar
Best Writing, Original Screenplay for The Great Dictator (1940)
1929
• Won, Honorary Award
for The Circus (1928)
• For versatility and genius in acting, writing, directing and producing The Circus.
• Though nominated for best actor, the academy decided to remove Chaplin's name from the competitive classes and instead award him a Special Award.
Bodil Awards
1959
• Won, Honorary Award
1949
• Won, Bodil
Best American Film (Bedste amerikanske film) for Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Directors Guild of America, USA
1974
• Won, DGA Honorary Life Member Award
Film Society of Lincoln Center
1972
• Gala Tribute
Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists
1953
• Won, Silver Ribbon
Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero) for Limelight (1952)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
1940
• Won, NYFCC Award
Best Actor for The Great Dictator (1940)
• Refused to accept the award.
Venice Film Festival
1972
• Won, Career Golden Lion
Biography: Charlie Chaplin was born on 4/16/1889, in London, England. Chaplin is known for being the greatest silent film actor of all-time. His character in the silent films was that of a tramp, a short man with a black moustache who waddled like a penguin. He used that character in films like "The Kid and The Gold Rush". In 72 he received a lifetime achievement Oscar for his silent work and his unique brand of comedy.
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