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Chester Conklin Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1886-01-10

Birthplace:
Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA

Credits:
195 Total Roles

Chester Conklin

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1966 A Big Hand for the Little Lady MOVIE Old Man in Saloon
1962 Paradise Alley MOVIE Mr. Gregory
1955 Apache Woman MOVIE Dick Mooney
1955 The Beast with a Million Eyes MOVIE Ben Webber
1954 Private Hell 36 MOVIE Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)
1953 So You Want to Be a Musician MOVIE Waiter
1952 Doc Corkle TV Grandfather Corkle
1952 This Is Your Life TV Self
1952 Son of Paleface MOVIE Bartender #2 (uncredited)
1951 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man MOVIE Counter Man (uncredited)

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