
Chester Conklin
Acting
Born: January 10, 1886
Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Biography
Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with Mabel Normand and worked closely with Charlie Chaplin, both in silent and sound films.
Also Known As
- Chester Cooper Conklin
- Chet Conklin
Known For

Modern Times
February 05, 1936

The Great Dictator
October 15, 1940

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
October 19, 1939

Sullivan's Travels
November 30, 1941

The Phantom of the Opera
June 29, 1925

I Married a Witch
October 30, 1942

The Palm Beach Story
August 28, 1942

Greed
December 04, 1924

Hangmen Also Die!
April 15, 1943

The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
September 18, 1944

Here Comes Mr. Jordan
August 07, 1941

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
April 12, 1951