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

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)
I Married a Witch Party Bartender (uncredited)
The Palm Beach Story Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Here Comes Mr. Jordan Newsboy (uncredited)