Chester Conklin
Acting
Born 1886-01-10
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
Popular credits
Modern Times
Mechanic
The Great Dictator
Barber's Customer
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
Sullivan's Travels
Old Bum (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
Orderly (uncredited)
I Married a Witch
Party Bartender (uncredited)
The Palm Beach Story
Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Greed
Popper Sieppe
Hangmen Also Die!
Cook (uncredited)
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
Pete (uncredited)
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Newsboy (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Counter Man (uncredited)
Making a Living
Policeman / Bum (uncredited)
Mabel's Strange Predicament
The Husband (uncredited)
Tillie's Punctured Romance
Mr. Whoozis (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Old Man in Saloon
Hail the Conquering Hero
Western Union Man (uncredited)
The Masquerader
Film actor
Between Showers
Policeman
Knock on Any Door
Barber (uncredited)