Born Name:  Chester Cooper Conklin

Born Date:  January 11, 1886

Born Place:  Oskaloosa, Iowa

Died Date:  October 11, 1971

Died Place:  Van Nuys, California

Occupations:  Comedian, actor

Brief Biography:  Chester Conklin was known as one of the original Keystone Cops and a frequent collaborator with Charlie Chaplin. Starting in vaudeville and circus, he appeared in over 280 films, bringing his trademark mustache and comedic talents to silent films and early talkies.

Key Facts:
Conklin began his career in circus and vaudeville before joining Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios.
Keystone Cops: He gained fame as a member of the iconic Keystone Cops, a series of slapstick comedies that defined early silent film comedy.
Collaboration with Chaplin: He appeared in several films with Charlie Chaplin, including Modern Times and The Great Dictator.
Filmography: His career spanned over 280 films between 1913 and 1966, transitioning from silent slapstick to character roles in sound films.
Legacy: Conklin was known for his distinct walrus mustache and appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often in uncredited roles.