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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.
Chester Conklin was a comedian and actor who worked in vaudeville, circus, and film. He was known for his \"walrus\" mustache and his roles in Chaplin, Sennett, and Fox shorts.
- January 1, 1
- Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
- January 1, 1
- Van Nuys, California, USA
Actor: Modern Times. Iowa-born Chester Conklin was raised in a coal-mining area by a devoutly religious father who hoped that his son would go into the ministry. However, Chester got the performing bug one day when he gave a recitation at a community singing festival and won first prize.
- January 11, 1886
- October 11, 1971
Chester Cooper Conklin 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...
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Learn about Chester Conklin, an American comedian and actor who appeared in over 280 films, mostly silent ones. Find out his early life, career, and legacy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Chester Conklin. Stars. Film: East side of the 1500 block of Vine Street. Actor | Comedian Born Jan. 11, 1886 in Oskaloosa, IA. Died Oct. 11, 1971 in Motion Picture and Television Country...
Chester Cooper Conklin 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.
