The life of Charlie Chaplin

By rauumaa
  • Birth

    Birth
    He grew up with his parents and brothers in the world of the performing arts.
  • Hannah Chaplin (his mother) was hospitalized

    She fell ill and the brothers had to stay with their alcoholic father. He soon passed away and so did their mom in a mental asylum afterwards.
  • Chaplin becomes a professional entertainer

    Chaplin becomes a professional entertainer
    Using the contacts he made accompaining his mom on stage, he joined a clog-dancing act.
  • He becomes a comedic actor

    He becomes a comedic actor
    He registered with a theatrical agency and began working in plays such as "Jim, a Romance of Cockayne" and "Sherlock Holmes"
  • Chaplin Tours with Karno

    Chaplin Tours with Karno
    He toured accros America.
  • He signs with Keystone Company

    He signs with Keystone Company
    He signed up to produce uncountable films. He became increasingly more popular and was named "The King of Comedy".
  • He joins Essanay Studios

    He joins Essanay Studios
  • Release of the Circus

    Release of the Circus
    It is one of his most popular films ever, in which he interacts with a lion. It is widely recognised across the world and many people form different generations have seen it.
  • He returns to America

    He returns to America
    He returned in order to attend the 44th Academy Awards where he was given an honorary award.
  • Death

    Death
    He died at age 88 while sleeping and was buried in Switzerland.