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
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Reporter (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera Orderly (uncredited)
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