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
Modern Times
The Great Dictator
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Phantom of the Opera
Greed
Sullivan's Travels
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
I Married a Witch
The Palm Beach Story
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Top Movie Credits
Modern Times
Mechanic
The Great Dictator
Barber's Customer
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
Orderly (uncredited)
Greed
Popper Sieppe
Sullivan's Travels
Old Bum (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Old Man in Saloon
I Married a Witch
Party Bartender (uncredited)
The Palm Beach Story
Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Newsboy (uncredited)