Chester Conklin
Born: 1886-01-10
Birthplace: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Biography
Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with Mabel Normand and worked closely with Charlie Chaplin, both in silent and sound films.
Known For
The Great Dictator
Modern Times
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Phantom of the Opera
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
I Married a Witch
Sullivan's Travels
The Palm Beach Story
Greed
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Top Movie Credits
The Great Dictator
Barber's Customer
Modern Times
Mechanic
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
Orderly (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Old Man in Saloon
I Married a Witch
Party Bartender (uncredited)
Sullivan's Travels
Old Bum (uncredited)
The Palm Beach Story
Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Greed
Popper Sieppe
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Counter Man (uncredited)