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Chester Conklin

Born 1886-01-10

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 1936 · 8.5 The Great Dictator 1940 · 8.4 Greed 1924 · 8.0 The Miracle of Morgan's Creek 1944 · 7.5 Here Comes Mr. Jordan 1941 · 7.5 Hail the Conquering Hero 1944 · 7.6 Knock on Any Door 1949 · 6.6 Tillie's Punctured Romance 1914 · 6.2 Son of Paleface 1952 · 6.8 Making a Living 1914 · 5.5 Private Hell 36 1954 · 6.7 The Beast with a Million Eyes 1955 · 3.7 Brewster's Millions 1945 · 6.6 Caught in a Cabaret 1914 · 5.7 My Friend Irma 1949 · 6.4 The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend 1949 · 6.0 Shakedown 1950 · 7.1 La Fiesta de Santa Barbara 1935 · 5.9 Springtime in the Sierras 1947 · 6.0