Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin, who was he? What did he do? How does he effect film today? Charlie Chaplin influenced and changed the history of TV and forever. He was the first comedian on film. Also he was known as a good director as an actor. He was a two in one person. People looked up to him and followed in his steps. Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr., was born April 16, 1889 in Eastlane, Walworth in London; …showed first 75 words of 601 total…

…showed last 75 words of 601 total…He loved America very much. He was quoted as saying "This is truly the land of opportunity". Also the immortal Charlie Chaplin "Going to see Charlie Chaplin has become a habit all over the country" proclaimed Photoplay Magazine in 1915 " With his doleful conteance, his heavy feet, his characteristics French kick, his diminutive mustache and his ridiculous actions he has earned a place all his own in the realm of motion pictures". That explains it all.