Small Hat, Short Mustache, and a Walking stick are his primary identifications. It is the universal truth that, when he appears on screen and starts to walk, even the persons who does not know even to smile, would start to laugh. Charlie Chaplin’s real name is Sir Spencer Charles Chaplin. He is also one of the biggest Hollywood Stars. He has multifaceted talents. So, he is often referred to as an Actor, Director, Music Director, Screenplay Writer, Film Producer, Editor and so on.
Chaplin was born in Walworth, England. He was born to Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr. and Hannah Chaplin on 16th April 1889 at night 8 pm. Both his Parents were Artists of the Music Hall. Both his Parents were separated before he was 3 years old.
As his Drunkard Father left his Mother and him alone, he became a Child, who was growing under the care of his Mother. His Mother was working as a Singer in a Liquor Bar. Even that life did not last too long for his Mother. His Mother suffered from some throat problems and she could not continue singing. During that time, a surprising thing happened. Chaplin got on to the stage and started performing a unique dance. Even the Drunkards in Bar enjoyed his dancing and they whistled to his Dancing. Chaplin’s age was just 6 at this stage.
In a particular stage, he was left alone by his Mom and Dad. During that time, he lived his Brother Sydney.
In the year 1903, Chaplin got the chance to perform the role of a Billy. Then, he slowly entered into the Cinema. A Producer named Mack Sennett identified his talent and roped him in his own Production House, which was named as Keystone Film Company.
In the year 1917, he became the first Actor in Hollywood to earn a Salary of 1 Million Dollar. In spite of looking comical and weak on screen, he would win the hearts of Body Builders and rough and tough guys too. Just like how he tackles rough and tough guys on screen, he also protested against the Capitalist attitude of the American Government. Due to this, he was branded as a Communist and he was exiled from America.
The films like “The Circus” and “The city Lights” took Chaplin to the peak of his popularity. Adolf Hitler is the biggest Dictator of his times, who had terrified the whole World. Chaplin made a film named “The Great Dictator”, in which he made fun of Adolf Hitler, even during that time. Hitler, who was crazy of Cinema, saw this film twice.
Chaplin’s Marriage Life;
Chaplin was 28 when he got married with Mildred Harris who was aged 16. When Chaplin was 34, he again got married with Lita Grey who was aged just 15. When Chaplin was 46, he got married with 16 years aged Paulette Gotarte and got divorced from her later. Finally, he met with Oona O’Neill. Chaplin was 54 when he married Oona O’Neill, who was 17 then. Their Marriage happened on June 16th 1943. This Marriage lasted for many long years. 8 Children were born to this Couple.
Chaplin got Oscars in for the films “The Circus” and “The Jazz Singer” in the year 1922. In the year 1972, he was honored with the Oscars Award for Lifetime Achievement. He could not walk comfortably too, while receiving this Award. Because, his age was 82, when he got this Award. He died during the Christmas, i.e., on the 25th December 1977.
Rare informations about Charlie Chaplin!
· Chaplin had Blue Eyes. Fans were used to see him in just Black and White in the Big screen. So, people were surprised to see him with Blue Eyes, when they met him in person.
· Chaplin is a good Chess Player.
· Chaplin achieved great success due to his outlook. So, they used to conduct many Competitions for the Best Charlie Chaplin Look Alikes. In one such competition, Chaplin also participated secretly. But, he was able to win just the 3rd Price in that Competition.
· Albert Einstein is the considered as the World’s Best Scientist. He once declared in an Interview that, “Charlie Chaplin is far more Superior that Scientists like us”.
· Chaplin was also honored in the “Hollywood Walk Of Fame”. In the year 1985, the England Government honored him by releasing Stamps under his name. In the year 1994, American Government also released Stamps under his name and honored him.
· In the year 1975, Chaplin was knighted at the age of 85, as a Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.
· In the year 1992, his real life was made as a Film under the title “Chaplin” himself. This was directed by Oscar Award Winner Sir. Richard Attenborough.
There is no end, when we begin to appreciate Charlie Chaplin. These appreciations are also, just a part of what he deserves. Long last the Charlie Chaplin’s fame and the smiles on people’s faces.
