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Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr. (18 March 1863 – 9 May 1901) was an English music hall entertainer. He achieved considerable success in the 1890s, and was the father of the actor and filmmaker Sir Charlie Chaplin.
Charlie’s Father: Charles Chaplin Sr. (1863-1901) The senior Charles Chaplin married Hannah in 1885 and took to the stage professionally a year later. He was well known as a comic singer, and had a number of songs made famous by him, such as “Oui! Tray Bong!”, “Eh!
Charlie's family - His mother Hannah, top; his father Charles Sr., right; Sydney, center left; and Wheeler and Charlie in 'Limelight', bottom. During Charlie's and Sydney's childhood, Hannah suffered from mental illness and had to live under care for many years.
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures.
His parents were entertainers in the music hall tradition; his father, Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr, was a vocalist and an actor while his mother, Hannah Chaplin, was a singer and an actress who went by the stage name Lilly Harley.
Charles Chaplin. Writer: The Great Dictator. Considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, Charlie Chaplin lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera.
Charles Chaplin. Writer: The Great Dictator. Considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, Charlie Chaplin lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera.
Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London, England, on April 16th, 1889. His father was a versatile vocalist and actor; and his mother, 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.
English actor, director, and producer. Charles Chaplin is one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century and remains well known by subsequent generations. Most of his films have been given a new wide release in theaters since 2002, especially in Europe.
Members. The members of the Chaplin family include: Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr. (1863–1901) Hannah Pedlingham Hill (1865–1928); three sons. Sydney John Chaplin (1885–1965), born Sydney John Hill; alleged son of Sydney Hawkes; two marriages, no children.
