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Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, KBE was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame during the era of silent film.
Charlie Chaplin
Born: April 16, 1889, Walworth, London, United Kingdom.
Died: December 25( Christmas day), 1977, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
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Charlie Chaplin was born as Charles Spencer Chaplin on 16 April, 1889
in Walworth, South London. Charlie lived with his single mother and
brother in the district of Kennington. His mother had no permanent
source of income except the occasional dressmaking and nursing that she
did. So the family of Charlie’s was always living in the midst of
hardship and poverty. Charlie was sent to a workhouse when he was seven
years old because his mother was not able to look after him.
In 1898, he and his brother went to Norwood School, which was an institution meant for poor children. His mother was sent to Cane Hill mental asylum as a result of developing a psychosis. She was in and out of the mental asylum till her death in 1928. For some time Charlie and his brother lived with their father. But he had become an alcoholic and died after two years. His brother joined the Navy while Charlie roamed the streets looking for food and a place to sleep.
He now joined Essanay studio for $1,250 per week. Here he released
his movies, ‘A Night Out’, ‘The Champion’ and the best of them was ‘The
Tramp’ (1915). His popularity had sky rocketed by now. There was
merchandise and comic strips of his characters sold in many shops. Now
he had become a cultural icon in America. When he renewed his contract,
he became one of the highest paid artists in the world when he agreed to
work with Mutual Studios for an astonishing $670,000 per year.
Childhood of Charlie Chaplin:
Charlie Chaplin was born as Charles Spencer Chaplin on 16 April, 1889
in Walworth, South London. Charlie lived with his single mother and
brother in the district of Kennington. His mother had no permanent
source of income except the occasional dressmaking and nursing that she
did. So the family of Charlie’s was always living in the midst of
hardship and poverty. Charlie was sent to a workhouse when he was seven
years old because his mother was not able to look after him.In 1898, he and his brother went to Norwood School, which was an institution meant for poor children. His mother was sent to Cane Hill mental asylum as a result of developing a psychosis. She was in and out of the mental asylum till her death in 1928. For some time Charlie and his brother lived with their father. But he had become an alcoholic and died after two years. His brother joined the Navy while Charlie roamed the streets looking for food and a place to sleep.
Early Life of Charlie Chaplin:
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He joined the Eight Lancashire Lads clog-dancing troupe and made a tour of the English music halls for two years. He was recognized for his dancing, but he himself was starting to show interest in performing comedy acts. He applied in theatre when he was 14 years old. He played many roles and was appreciated to begin with. Then came the first call of destiny for this young boy. His act in the play ‘Sherlock Holmes’ was so appreciated by the public that he was chosen to play the role in three nationwide tours. He stayed with this play for two and a half years till the age of 18.
Beginning of Charlie Chaplin:
By now his brother had selected acting and had become a star in a
renowned comedy company. Sydney Chaplin managed to secure a role for
Charlie in the play. Charlie started off by playing smaller roles, but
went on to star lead roles by 1909.
Carrier of Charlie Chaplin:
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Now he had received a call to act in a motion picture and built his
debut in the 1914 movie, ‘Making a Living’. Though Charlie disliked the
humor that was used in films, he expected it would be a great platform
for better opportunities to come by. He was earlier seen in his
legendary character of ‘The Tramp’ in the movie ‘Kid Auto Races at
Venice’. Chaplin followed the tramp persona in all his next films. But
soon he was at loggerheads with the director and was on the edge of
being fired.
But because he was in demand he was given an opportunity to direct a
movie with an assurance of $1500 in case it failed. But the movie
‘Caught in the Rain’ directed by Charlie became a big success. Slowly
the fan base of Charlie’s was increasing. The comedy that he promoted
was becoming famous with the audience.
Achievements of Charlie Chaplin:
He now joined Essanay studio for $1,250 per week. Here he released
his movies, ‘A Night Out’, ‘The Champion’ and the best of them was ‘The
Tramp’ (1915). His popularity had sky rocketed by now. There was
merchandise and comic strips of his characters sold in many shops. Now
he had become a cultural icon in America. When he renewed his contract,
he became one of the highest paid artists in the world when he agreed to
work with Mutual Studios for an astonishing $670,000 per year." To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!" - Charlie ChaplinHis success continued with films like ‘The Kid’, ‘The Gold Rush’, ‘City Lights’, ‘Modern Times’ and ‘The Great Dictator’. His persona was liked by people all around the world. His movies ran to packed audiences in more than 50 countries. He courted many controversies in his later career regarding his personal life. His aura will remain forever and cannot be replaced in the next 100 years of world cinema. He was a global icon who was able to relate with the common man and make anyone from a child to an old aged person laugh wholeheartedly at his various antics.
Awards of Charlie Chaplin:
1976 : BAFTA Fellowship 1974 : DGA Honorary Life Member, Jussi
- 1973 : Academy
- 1972 : Academy Honorary
1965 : Erasmus Prize
- 1959 : Bodil Honorary
- 1953 : Blue Ribbon
- 1949 : Bodil
- 1940 : New York Film Critics Circle
- 1929 : Academy Honorary
- 1927 : Kinema Junpo
- 1925 : Kinema Junpo
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