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Questions about Charlie Chaplin

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Charlie Chaplin born and where did he spend his early childhood?

Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. was born in London, 1897, and spent his early years at the Central London District School for paupers before being sent to Lambeth Workhouse by age seven.

What year did Charlie Chaplin make his film debut and what was the title of that movie?

Charlie Chaplin made his film acting debut with Making a Living which released on the 2nd of February 1914 after he arrived in Los Angeles in early December 1913.

Which character did Charlie Chaplin create during his time at Keystone Studios and when did it first appear?

Chaplin created the Tramp persona which debuted to audiences in Kid Auto Races at Venice released two days earlier than Mabel's Strange Predicament on the 7th of February 1914.

How many children did Charlie Chaplin have with Oona O'Neill and what were their names?

Chaplin had eight children with Oona O'Neill including Geraldine Leigh July 1944 Michael John March 1946 Josephine Hannah March 1949 Victoria Agnes May 1951 Eugene Anthony August 1953 Jane Cecil May 1957 Annette Emily December 1959 Christopher James July 1962.

When did Charlie Chaplin receive his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II and why was he unable to kneel for the ceremony?

Charlie Chaplin received his knighthood in the 1975 New Year Honours but was too weak to kneel due to severe strokes that left him using a wheelchair.