Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache...See full bio »
2011Mr. Popper's Penguins
(writer: "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE CIRCUS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE GOLD RUSH", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM SHOULDER ARMS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM MODERN TIMES" / as Charlie Chaplin / music: "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE CIRCUS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM THE GOLD RUSH", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM SHOULDER ARMS", "CUES FROM THE CHAPLIN FILM MODERN TIMES" / as Charlie Chaplin)
1952Limelight
(music: "Eternally Terry's Theme" 1952 - uncredited, "The Death of Columbine" 1952 - uncredited, "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited / lyrics: "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited / performer: "The Animal Trainer" 1952 - uncredited, "Spring Is Here" 1952 - uncredited, "The Life of a Sardine" 1952 - uncredited)
1940The Great Dictator
(performer: "String Quintet in E, Op. 13 No. 5: Minuet" - uncredited)
1936Modern Times
(music: "Theme from Modern Times" 1935 - uncredited / performer: "Je cherche après Titine" 1917 - uncredited)
1931City Lights
(music: "Beautiful Wonderful Eyes" 1931 - uncredited, "Tomorrow the Sun Will Shine" 1931 - uncredited, "Happy Romance" 1931 - uncredited, "Promenade" 1931 - uncredited, "Orientale" 1931 - uncredited)
(1967) Songwriter: Wrote the ballad "This is My Song" for
A Countess from Hong Kong. The song was an international hit for Petula Clark, though Chaplin reportedly disliked it.
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Publicity Listings:
17 Biographical Movies
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46 Print Biographies
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18 Articles
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12 Magazine Cover Photos
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[on his screen character, The Little Tramp] A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure.
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Trivia:
Cinematic genius that he was, Chaplin never won an Academy Award in an acting category, his only Oscar victory being in the capacity of composer.
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Trademark:
On-screen and off-screen, favored the company of much younger women, who were often innocent if troubled
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