Charlie Chaplin: The Life Story You May Not Know
By Ellen Wulfhorst, Stacker News
On 5/12/21 at 6:30 PM EDT
Charlie Chaplin is arguably the most recognized actor for generations of audiences, entertaining the world with the antics and calamities of his Little Tramp character.
The iconic funny man in the mustache and ill-fitting clothes appeared in dozens of silent movies, getting into scrapes, romantic mixups, and silly arguments. Chaplin, who grew up in London workhouses and performed on vaudeville stages as a child, became not just a talented actor but an extraordinary director, producer, and musical composer. With Hollywood heavy hitters Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith, he launched United Artists studio.