Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)
Derived forms
Chaplinesque (ˌChaplinˈesque)
adjective
Chaplin in American English
(ˈtʃæplɪn)
Sir Charles Spencer(called Charlie Chaplin) 1889-1977; Eng. film actor, director, & producer, in the U.S. (1910-52)