Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, comedian, and filmmaker who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He developed his "Tramp" character, which combined elements of a gentleman and vagrant. Notable films included "The Floorwalker" and "Easy Street." Chaplin gained independence as a producer for his later films like "A Dog's Life" and "Shoulder Arms." He co-founded United Artists Corporation in 1919 with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith. Chaplin was one of the most creative personalities of the silent film era and remained one of the most famous actors of early Hollywood cinema.

1. Charlie Chaplin BiographyCharlie Chaplin Biography
(1888-1977)(1888-1977)

2. Charlie birth name’s Charles
spenCer Chaplin. he had 3
niCknames. there were Charlie,
Chariot, and the little tramp. he
was the most famous aCtor in
early to mid hollywood Cinema,
and later also a notable
direCtor. his prinCipal CharaCter
was "the tramp": a vagrant with
the refined manners and dignity of
a gentleman who wears a tight
Coat, oversized pants and shoes, a
derby or bowler hat, a bamboo
Cane, and his signature square
mustaChe. Chaplin was one of the
most Creative personalities in the
silent film era; he aCted in,
direCted, sCripted, produCed, and
eventually sCored his own films.

3. ChildhoodChildhood
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London, England, on
April 16th 1889. His father, Charles, was a versatile vocalis
and actor; and his mother, Hannah, known under the stage
name of Lily Harley, was an attractive actress and singer,
who gained a reputation for her work in the light opera field.
Charlie was thrown on his own resources before he reached
the age of ten as the early death of his father and the
subsequent illness of his mother made it necessary for
Charlie and his brother, Sydney, to fend for themselves.
Having inherited natural talents from their parents, the
youngsters took to the stage as the best opportunity for a
career. Charlie made his professional debut as a member of a
juvenile group called “The Eight Lancashire Lads” and
rapidly won popular favour as an outstanding tap dancer.

4. Beginning Of His CareerBeginning Of His Career
When he was about fourteen, he got his first chance to act in a legitimate stageWhen he was about fourteen, he got his first chance to act in a legitimate stage
show, and appeared as “Billy” the page boy, in support of William Gillette inshow, and appeared as “Billy” the page boy, in support of William Gillette in
“Sherlock Holmes”. At the close of this engagement, Charlie started a career“Sherlock Holmes”. At the close of this engagement, Charlie started a career
as a comedian in vaudeville, which eventually took him to the United States inas a comedian in vaudeville, which eventually took him to the United States in
1910 as a featured player with the Fred Karno Repertoire Company.1910 as a featured player with the Fred Karno Repertoire Company.
He scored an immediate hit with American audiences, particularly with hisHe scored an immediate hit with American audiences, particularly with his
characterization in a sketch entitled “A Night in an English Music Hall”.characterization in a sketch entitled “A Night in an English Music Hall”.
When the Fred Karno troupe returned to the United States in the fall of 1912When the Fred Karno troupe returned to the United States in the fall of 1912
for a repeat tour, Chaplin was offered a motion picture contract.for a repeat tour, Chaplin was offered a motion picture contract.

5. He finally agreed to appear before the cameras at the
expiration of his vaudeville commitments in November
1913; and his entrance in the cinema world took place
that month when he joined Mack Sennett and the
Keystone Film Company. His initial salary was $150
a week, but his overnight success on the screen spurred
other producers to start negotiations for his services.
At the completion of his Sennett contract,
Chaplin moved on to the Essanay Company (1915) at
a large increase. Sydney Chaplin had then arrived
from England, and took his brother’s place with
Keystone as their leading comedian.

6. The following year Charlie was even more in demand and signed with theThe following year Charlie was even more in demand and signed with the
Mutual Film Corporation for a much larger sum to make 12 two-reelMutual Film Corporation for a much larger sum to make 12 two-reel
comedies. These include “The Floorwalker”, “The Fireman”, “Thecomedies. These include “The Floorwalker”, “The Fireman”, “The
Vagabond”, “One A.M.” (a production in which he was the onlyVagabond”, “One A.M.” (a production in which he was the only
character for the entire two reels with the exception of the entrance ofcharacter for the entire two reels with the exception of the entrance of
a cab driver in the opening scene), “The Count”, “The Pawnshop”,a cab driver in the opening scene), “The Count”, “The Pawnshop”,
“Behind the Screen”, “The Rink”, “Easy Street” (heralded as his“Behind the Screen”, “The Rink”, “Easy Street” (heralded as his
greatest production up to that time), “The Cure”, “The Immigrant” andgreatest production up to that time), “The Cure”, “The Immigrant” and
“The Adventurer”.“The Adventurer”.

7. Gaining IndependenceGaining Independence
When his contract with Mutual expired in 1917, Chaplin decided toWhen his contract with Mutual expired in 1917, Chaplin decided to
become an independent producer in a desire for more freedom andbecome an independent producer in a desire for more freedom and
greater leisure in making his movies. To that end, he busied himselfgreater leisure in making his movies. To that end, he busied himself
with the construction of his own studios. This plant was situated inwith the construction of his own studios. This plant was situated in
the heart of the residential section of Hollywood at La Breathe heart of the residential section of Hollywood at La Brea
Avenue.Avenue.
Early in 1918, Chaplin entered into an agreement with FirstEarly in 1918, Chaplin entered into an agreement with First
National Exhibitors’ Circuit, a new organization specially formed toNational Exhibitors’ Circuit, a new organization specially formed to
exploit his pictures. His first film under this new deal was “Aexploit his pictures. His first film under this new deal was “A
Dog’s Life”. After this production, he turned his attention to aDog’s Life”. After this production, he turned his attention to a
national tour on behalf of the war effort, following which he made anational tour on behalf of the war effort, following which he made a
film the US government used to popularize the Liberty Loan drive:film the US government used to popularize the Liberty Loan drive:
“The Bond”.“The Bond”.

8. His next commercial venture was the production of a comedyHis next commercial venture was the production of a comedy
dealing with the war. “Shoulder Arms”, released in 1918 at adealing with the war. “Shoulder Arms”, released in 1918 at a
most opportune time, proved a veritable mirthquake at the boxmost opportune time, proved a veritable mirthquake at the box
office and added enormously to Chaplin’s popularity. This heoffice and added enormously to Chaplin’s popularity. This he
followed with “Sunnyside” and “A Day’s Pleasure”, bothfollowed with “Sunnyside” and “A Day’s Pleasure”, both
released in 1919.released in 1919.
In April of that year, Chaplin joined with Mary Pickford,In April of that year, Chaplin joined with Mary Pickford,
Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith to found the United ArtistsDouglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith to found the United Artists
Corporation. B.B. Hampton, in his “History of the Movies”.Corporation. B.B. Hampton, in his “History of the Movies”.

9. Why did he become famous ?Why did he become famous ?
Because his father was a versatile vocalist andBecause his father was a versatile vocalist and
actor and his mother, known under the stageactor and his mother, known under the stage
name of Lily Harley, was an attractive actressname of Lily Harley, was an attractive actress
and singer, who gained a reputation for her workand singer, who gained a reputation for her work
in the light opera field. Charlie was a comedian.in the light opera field. Charlie was a comedian.
He appeared as “Billy” the page boy, in supportHe appeared as “Billy” the page boy, in support
of William Gillette in “Sherlock Holmes”.of William Gillette in “Sherlock Holmes”.
And he was good in pantomime. So, he broughtAnd he was good in pantomime. So, he brought
his parents’ names for being celebrity.his parents’ names for being celebrity.

10. 19041904
Charles Spencer Chaplin was 14 years-Charles Spencer Chaplin was 14 years-
old, and he got his first chance to act in aold, and he got his first chance to act in a
legitimate stage show.legitimate stage show.

11. 19101910
Charlie started a career as a comedian inCharlie started a career as a comedian in
vaudeville, which eventually took him tovaudeville, which eventually took him to
the United States as a featured player withthe United States as a featured player with
the Fred Karno Repertoire Company. .the Fred Karno Repertoire Company. .

12. 19171917
Chaplin decided to become anChaplin decided to become an
independent producer in aindependent producer in a
desire for more freedom anddesire for more freedom and
greater leisure in making hisgreater leisure in making his
movies when his contract withmovies when his contract with
Mutual expired.Mutual expired.

15. Chaplin’s Friends and FamilyChaplin’s Friends and Family

16. December 25December 25thth
19771977
He died on ChristmasHe died on Christmas
day.day.