Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), the iconic English filmmaker, achieved global fame with his beloved “Little Tramp” character and his silent films filled with comedy and humanity. He was not only a brilliant comedic actor but also the writer, director, and composer of many of his works, maintaining complete creative control. Films like “The Kid,” “The Gold Rush,” and “Modern Times” are considered his masterpieces. Even with the advent of sound in cinema, he continued his success with films such as “The Great Dictator,” in which he satirized Hitler. His eventful personal life and political views during the Cold War led to his exile from the United States, but he eventually returned to Hollywood to a warm welcome in 1972, and his legacy as one of the greatest artists in cinema history endures.