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
The Great Dictator
Modern Times
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Greed
The Phantom of the Opera
Tango Tangles
Brimstone
I Married a Witch
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Hangmen Also Die!
Top Movie Credits
The Great Dictator
Barber's Customer
Modern Times
Mechanic
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Reporter (uncredited)
Greed
Popper Sieppe
The Phantom of the Opera
Orderly (uncredited)
Tango Tangles
Guest in Police Costume
Brimstone
Drunk (uncredited)
I Married a Witch
Party Bartender (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Counter Man (uncredited)
Hangmen Also Die!
Cook (uncredited)