About
Born in London in 1889, Charlie Chaplin began his career on stage before joining Keystone Studios in 1913. He created the character of the Little Tramp in 1914 and became a major figure in silent cinema. He co-founded United Artists in 1919 and directed landmark films such as The Kid, City Lights, and Modern Times. Remaining British, he moved to Switzerland in 1952. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1972 and was knighted in 1975.
* 1889-04-16 — † 1977-12-25
Major works
- The Kid (1921)film
- The Gold Rush (1925)film
- City Lights (1931)film
- Modern Times (1936)film
- The Great Dictator (1940)film
Key milestones
- 1914Creates the Little Tramp character in Kid Auto Races at Venice.
- 1919Co-founds United Artists with Pickford, Fairbanks, and Griffith.
- 1972Receives an Honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievement.
Themes
Social comedyPolitical satirePathos and humanityCritique of modernityThe little man against the system
Sources: britannica.com · id.loc.gov
