
In 1910, Charlie travelled to America and gained experience in the fledgeling film industry. Following in their parent’s footsteps, they were drawn to the musical hall, and Charlie gained a prominent reputation as a performer. This left Charlie and his brother to fend for themselves. At an early age, his alcoholic father passed away, and later his mother had a breakdown and was taken to an asylum. – Charlie Chaplin Short bio Charlie ChaplinĬhaplin was born in London, 16 April 1889, to parents who worked in the entertainment industry. “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot”

Influential film roles included the films, The Kid (1921) and The Great Dictator (1940)

Charlie Chaplin (1889 – 1977) Sir Charles Spencer ‘Charlie’ Chaplin was a versatile actor, director and music producer whose prolific entertainment career spanned over 75 years.
