Born on April 16, 1889, in London, England, Charlie Chaplin was a comedic British actor who became one of the biggest stars of the 20th century's silent-film era. The sweet little man with a bowler hat, mustache and cane, Charlie Chaplin was an iconic figure of the silent-film era and one of film's first superstars, elevating the industry in a way few could have ever imagined.
Charlie Chaplin's versatility extended to writing, music and sports. He was the author of at least four books, “My Trip Abroad”, “A Comedian Sees the World”, “My Autobiography”, “My Life in Pictures” as well as all of his scripts. "The Gold Rush". "The Circus", "City Lights", "Modern Times", "The Great Dictator" are some of his famous movies.