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
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)
Hangmen Also Die! Cook (uncredited)