Sir Charlie Chaplin KBE
(1889-1977)

Charlie Chaplin 1889 to 1977 Walworth-born comic genius

East Street, Walworth, London SE17, London, United Kingdom where they was born (1889)

Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #005

Charlie Chaplin [full inscription unknown]

Cannon Cinema, Aldershot, United Kingdom where they performed

City Varieties Music Hall. Harry Lauder, Charlie Chaplin and Harry Houdini performed in this Music Hall built in 1865 for Charles Thornton on the site of the White Swan coaching inn. Famous venue of the "Good Old Days" first broadcast in 1953

City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds, United Kingdom where they performed

Charlie Chaplin 1889-1978 lived here

287 Kennington Road Kennington, London, United Kingdom where they lived

Charlie Chaplin 1889-1997 film maker and Water Rat lived here 1898-1899

39 Methley Street, Kennington, London, United Kingdom where they lived

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Charlie Chaplin attended The Central London District Schools here from 1896-1898

Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, Hanwell, London, United Kingdom where they attended school (1896-1898)

Charles Spencer Chaplin 16 April 1889 - 25 December 1977 Comic Actor, Director and Producer Charlie Chaplin was born in Walworth, London into a music hall family. He joined a troupe of child dancers, "Eight Lancashire Lads" at the age of 8. At 17, whilst on tour in America, he joined the Mack Sennett Keystone Company motion picture company. His acting technique was characterised by a high degree of pathos, accentuated in the then silent movies, but he was unwilling later to adapt his style to the "talkies". His success enabled him to co-found United Artists in 1919. His major films included The Tramp (1915), Shoulder Arms (1918), The Gold Rush (1925), City Lights (1931), Modern Times (1936) and The Great Dictator (1940). He was knighted in 1975. The statue is by John Doubleday and was unveiled by Sir Ralph Richardson in April 1981.

Charlie Chaplin statue - Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom where they is commemorated

Charlie Chaplin [full inscription unknown]

71 Church Street, NW8, London, United Kingdom where they performed

Harrogate Theatre. Opened on 13 January 1900 as the Grand Opera House, designed by F.A. Tugwell, with a fine foyer frieze by Frances Darlington added later, the building was refurbished in the mid 1970s and 2007-9 and is home to theatrical activities that have flourished in Harrogate since the 1760s. Performers who have appeared here include Sarah Bernhardt, Mrs Patrick Campbell, Charlie Chaplin, Sonia Dresdel, Trevor Howard, George Robey, Ellen Terry, Arnold Ridley, Fats Waller, Ken Dodd, Martin Shaw, Ben Kingsley and Eddie Izzard. Home of the White Rose Players 1933-1955.

Oxford Street, Harrogate, United Kingdom where they performed

Charlie Chaplin. Fear na scannán cara an choireáin a chaith blienta shoná inár measc. For the man who made the movies speak in the hearts of millions. Charlie spent many years in our midst as a welcome and humble guest and friend to many. This image was created by Sculptor Ryan Hall. It was funded by the generosity of Josephine Chaplin and by the E.U. leader programme. 1998

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TBC, Waterville, Ireland where they was

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Charlie Chaplin gave one of his first professional performances at the Royal County Theatre 1903 [full inscription unknown]

Eden Street, Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom where they performed

Charlie Chaplin 1889-1977 Actor and Film-maker lived here in Flat 15 1908-1910

Glenshaw Mansions, Brixton Road, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1908-1910)