Chester Conklin
Known For
Acting
Born
1886-01-10 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Died
1971-10-11
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.
Most Known For
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
This Is Your Life
as Self
Greed
as Popper Sieppe
Zenobia
as Farmer
The Great Dictator
as Barber's Customer
Modern Times
as Mechanic
The Masquerader
as Film actor
Her Majesty, Love
as Emil
Cabaret
as Jerry Trask
Let's Dance
as Watchman (uncredited)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Reporter (uncredited)
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
as Newsboy (uncredited)
I Married a Witch
as Party Bartender (uncredited)
Sullivan's Travels
as Old Bum (uncredited)
Cleaning Up
as Chester
Hangmen Also Die!
as Cook (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Opera
as Orderly (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Old Man in Saloon
My Friend Irma
as Gypsy Tea Room Waiter (uncredited)
