![]() At age 18, he began touring with Fred Karno's vaudeville troupe, joining them on the troupe's 1910 United States tour. Chaplin began his official acting career at the age of eight, touring with the Eight Lancashire Lads. Hannah was committed to Cane Hill Asylum in May 1903 and lived there until 1921, when Chaplin moved her to California. Charlie and his half-brother, Syd Chaplin spent their lives in and out of charity homes and workhouses between their mother's bouts of insanity. ![]() ![]() When this happened, the stage manager spotted young Charlie standing in the wings and led him on stage, where five-year-old Charlie began to sing a popular tune. Unfortunately, her singing voice had a tendency to break at unexpected moments. separated from Hannah to perform in New York City, Hannah then tried to resurrect her stage career. ![]() Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in Walworth, London, England on April 16, 1889, to Hannah Harriet Pedlingham (Hill) and Charles Chaplin, both music hall performers, who were married on June 22, 1885. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular character, the Little Tramp the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. ![]() Considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, Charlie Chaplin lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. ![]()
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