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Birth
He grew up with his parents and brothers in the world of the performing arts. -
Hannah Chaplin (his mother) was hospitalized
She fell ill and the brothers had to stay with their alcoholic father. He soon passed away and so did their mom in a mental asylum afterwards. -
Chaplin becomes a professional entertainer
Using the contacts he made accompaining his mom on stage, he joined a clog-dancing act. -
He becomes a comedic actor
He registered with a theatrical agency and began working in plays such as "Jim, a Romance of Cockayne" and "Sherlock Holmes" -
Chaplin Tours with Karno
He toured accros America. -
He signs with Keystone Company
He signed up to produce uncountable films. He became increasingly more popular and was named "The King of Comedy". -
He joins Essanay Studios
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Release of the Circus
It is one of his most popular films ever, in which he interacts with a lion. It is widely recognised across the world and many people form different generations have seen it. -
He returns to America
He returned in order to attend the 44th Academy Awards where he was given an honorary award. -
Death
He died at age 88 while sleeping and was buried in Switzerland.