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Sydney Chaplin (1926–2009)

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In choosing a professional acting career for himself, bon vivant Sydney Chaplin had to deal with the powerful and pervasive shadow of his famous father, the legendary Charles Chaplin, hovering over him every step of the way. While his older brother, actor Charles Chaplin Jr., buckled under the pressure and died of an alcohol-related illness at age 43... See full bio »

Born:

Sydney Earl Chaplin
in Beverly Hills, California, USA

Died:

(age 82) in Rancho Mirage, California, USA
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1977 Satan's Cheerleaders
Monk
 
1977 The Bionic Woman (TV series)
Moreau
– The DeJon Caper (1977) … Moreau
 
1977 Baretta (TV series)
– Think Mink (1977)
 
1976 Switch (TV series)
Adler / Lance Lucarotti
– The Lady from Liechtenstein: Part 1 (1976) … Lance Lucarotti (as Sidney Chaplin)
– Before the Holocaust (1976) … Adler
 
1976 Spencer's Pilots (TV series)
Pike
– The Matchbook (1976) … Pike
 
1975 Police Woman (TV series)
Masseria
– Pawns of Power (1975) … Masseria
 
1975 Medical Story (TV movie)
Dr. Harris
 
1974 El encanto del amor prohibido
 
1974 So Evil, My Sister
George
 
1973 Papa the Little Boats
Spiro de Palma
 
1972 The Woman Hunter (TV movie)
George
 
1971 The Blood Letting
District Attorney
 
1971 La grande maffia...
Le directeur de la banque
 
1971 The Song of the Balalaika
John (as Sidney Chaplin)
 
1970 Nel giorno del signore
Melozzo
 
1969 The Sicilian Clan
Jack
 
1969 The Adding Machine
Lieutenant Charles
 
1969 Double Face
Mr. Brown
 
1969 Death Knows No Time
Red Stacy
 
1968 Ho!
Canter
 
1968 One Against One... No Mercy
Latour
 
1968 If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death
Jeff Stewal
 
1967 Seven Guys and a Gal
Duprat
 
1967 A Countess from Hong Kong
Harvey
 
1967 Your Turn to Die
Inspector Chandler
 
1961 Follow That Man
Eddie Miller
 
1958 Wonderful Town (TV movie)
Robert Baker
 
1957 Quantez
Gato
 
1957 Four Girls in Town
Johnny Pryor
 
1956 Pillars of the Sky
Timothy
 
1956 Kings Row (TV series)
Tiger Hudson
– Carnival (1956) … Tiger Hudson
 
1955 The Deadliest Sin
Mike Nelson
 
1955 Land of the Pharaohs
Treneh
 
1955 Abdullah's Harem
Ahmed
 
1954 Columbus Discovers Kraehwinkel
Clark Hunter
 
1953 Act of Love
Un soldat
 
1952 Limelight
Neville
 
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1958 Wonderful Town (TV movie) (performer: "What a Waste", "Conversation Piece", "A Quiet Girl", "It's Love", "Finale: It's Love reprise")
 
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2004 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (documentary)
Himself - Son of Charles Chaplin
 
2003 Chaplin Today: Limelight (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Tramp and the Dictator (documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life (1998) … Himself
 
1983 Unknown Chaplin (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
1979 Hollywood Greats (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Charles Chaplin (1979) … Himself
 
1967 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 March 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.16 (1967) … Himself
 
1965 The Match Game (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 June 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 Password All-Stars (TV series)
– Nanette Fabray vs. Sydney Chaplin (1965)
 
1961 David Brinkley's Journal (TV series)
Himself
– The Birth of a Broadway Musical (1961) … Himself
 
1959 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.71 (1959) … Himself
– Episode #3.14 (1959) … Himself
 
1959 The Phil Silvers Pontiac Special: Keep in Step (TV movie)
Himself
 
1959 Keep in Step (TV movie)
Himself
 
1958 The Arthur Murray Party (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 27 October 1958 (1958) … Himself - Guest
 
1958 The 12th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1957 The 11th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Distinguished Supporting or Featured Musical Actor
 
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2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Cinema 3 (TV series)
 
2003 Trip to Bali (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1963 30 Years of Fun
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

In the Counting House (1962). See more »

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4 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Sidney Chaplin
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm no genius. I don't have my dad's capacity for work. I just want to be a good actor. See more »

Trivia:

Unlike his famous father, Sydney Chaplin is primarily a stage actor who has made only occasional film appearances. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries