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
The Wizard of Oz
Hangmen Also Die!
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Road to Utopia
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
Hangmen Also Die! Cook (uncredited)
Road to Utopia Amateur Contestant Banjo Player (uncredited)
Here Comes Mr. Jordan Newsboy (uncredited)