Father of the great comedian, and a noted professional singer in his own right. Born at 22 Orcus Street, St. Marylebone, London ; an address which no longer exits. He was separated from Charlie's mother, the former Hannah Hill, and seldom saw his children.
On his death "The Era" wrote : "Our readers will hear with regret but without surprise of the death of poor Charles Chaplin, the well-known mimic and music-hall comedian. Of late years, poor Chaplin was not fortunate and good engagements, we are afraid, did not often come his way. He was buried at Tooting on Monday 13th. May at 12.30. The coffin was of polished oak. The expense was borne by Mr. Albert Chaplin, from South Africa, the brother of the deceased comedian."
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Charles Chaplin senior's first recorded performance took place in 1887. His image, complete with topper and dress coat, is to be found on the cover of a music sheet for a song entitled 'Pals Time Cannot Alter'; he also achieved success with songs such as 'Eh, Boys?', 'As the Church Bells Chime' and Oui! Tray Bong!'.
He had a pleasant baritone voice and an easy stage presence; he played the 'swell', the man about town, whose debonair attitude is matched by his elegant dress of top hat, cravat and morning suit. Champagne, however, may have been his drink of choice off as well as on the stage; in the manner of so many music-hall artistes, he descended into alcoholism.
Excerpt from the book called Charlie Chaplin by Peter Ackroyd
Contributor: Sponkit (49791051)
On his death "The Era" wrote : "Our readers will hear with regret but without surprise of the death of poor Charles Chaplin, the well-known mimic and music-hall comedian. Of late years, poor Chaplin was not fortunate and good engagements, we are afraid, did not often come his way. He was buried at Tooting on Monday 13th. May at 12.30. The coffin was of polished oak. The expense was borne by Mr. Albert Chaplin, from South Africa, the brother of the deceased comedian."
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Charles Chaplin senior's first recorded performance took place in 1887. His image, complete with topper and dress coat, is to be found on the cover of a music sheet for a song entitled 'Pals Time Cannot Alter'; he also achieved success with songs such as 'Eh, Boys?', 'As the Church Bells Chime' and Oui! Tray Bong!'.
He had a pleasant baritone voice and an easy stage presence; he played the 'swell', the man about town, whose debonair attitude is matched by his elegant dress of top hat, cravat and morning suit. Champagne, however, may have been his drink of choice off as well as on the stage; in the manner of so many music-hall artistes, he descended into alcoholism.
Excerpt from the book called Charlie Chaplin by Peter Ackroyd
Contributor: Sponkit (49791051)
Father of the great comedian, and a noted professional singer in his own right. Born at 22 Orcus Street, St. Marylebone, London ; an address which no longer exits. He was separated from Charlie's mother, the former Hannah Hill, and seldom saw his children.
On his death "The Era" wrote : "Our readers will hear with regret but without surprise of the death of poor Charles Chaplin, the well-known mimic and music-hall comedian. Of late years, poor Chaplin was not fortunate and good engagements, we are afraid, did not often come his way. He was buried at Tooting on Monday 13th. May at 12.30. The coffin was of polished oak. The expense was borne by Mr. Albert Chaplin, from South Africa, the brother of the deceased comedian."
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Charles Chaplin senior's first recorded performance took place in 1887. His image, complete with topper and dress coat, is to be found on the cover of a music sheet for a song entitled 'Pals Time Cannot Alter'; he also achieved success with songs such as 'Eh, Boys?', 'As the Church Bells Chime' and Oui! Tray Bong!'.
He had a pleasant baritone voice and an easy stage presence; he played the 'swell', the man about town, whose debonair attitude is matched by his elegant dress of top hat, cravat and morning suit. Champagne, however, may have been his drink of choice off as well as on the stage; in the manner of so many music-hall artistes, he descended into alcoholism.
Excerpt from the book called Charlie Chaplin by Peter Ackroyd
Contributor: Sponkit (49791051)
On his death "The Era" wrote : "Our readers will hear with regret but without surprise of the death of poor Charles Chaplin, the well-known mimic and music-hall comedian. Of late years, poor Chaplin was not fortunate and good engagements, we are afraid, did not often come his way. He was buried at Tooting on Monday 13th. May at 12.30. The coffin was of polished oak. The expense was borne by Mr. Albert Chaplin, from South Africa, the brother of the deceased comedian."
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Charles Chaplin senior's first recorded performance took place in 1887. His image, complete with topper and dress coat, is to be found on the cover of a music sheet for a song entitled 'Pals Time Cannot Alter'; he also achieved success with songs such as 'Eh, Boys?', 'As the Church Bells Chime' and Oui! Tray Bong!'.
He had a pleasant baritone voice and an easy stage presence; he played the 'swell', the man about town, whose debonair attitude is matched by his elegant dress of top hat, cravat and morning suit. Champagne, however, may have been his drink of choice off as well as on the stage; in the manner of so many music-hall artistes, he descended into alcoholism.
Excerpt from the book called Charlie Chaplin by Peter Ackroyd
Contributor: Sponkit (49791051)
Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine
