Charles Spencer Chaplin popularly known as Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London. He was a family of music hall performers. When Charlie was only a one-year old baby his parents got separated and the child had to live in utmost poverty with his divorced mother. Later on, he was associated with studios in Hollywood and gradually built his own studio in 1918. 'The Kid', 'The Circus', 'The Great Dictator', 'Little Trump' are some of the most famous feature length pictures which made him most popular comic figure in the world. In addition, he was a writer and producer, director and actor in 'Monsieur Verdoux'. Charlie edited starred in and composed music for most of his films. He was a perfectionist and his financial independence enabled him to spend years on development and production of a picture. His films are characterised by slapstick combined with pathos, typified in the Tramp's struggles against adversity. Many contain social and political themes, as well as autobiographical elements. He received an Honorary Academy Award for "the incalculable effect he has had making motion pictures the art form of this century" in 1972, as part of a renewed appreciation for his work. Charlie was a great lover of mankind. He was a philanthropist in the truest sense of the term. He went to Europe in 1952 and wanted to return to the U.S.A But the Government did not permit him to enter the country. So, he had to stay in Switzerland till he died on 25th December, in 1977 two years after Charlie had become Sir Charlie Chaplin being honoured with Knighthood.
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