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Chester Conklin
Acting

Chester Conklin

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

10 Jan 1886

Age

140 Years

Born In

Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA

Total Projects

196

Years Active

53 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.7 ★

Overview

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.

Filmography

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

movie

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

as Old Man in Saloon

Paradise Alley

movie

Paradise Alley

1962

Paradise Alley

as Mr. Gregory

Apache Woman

movie

Apache Woman

1955

Apache Woman

as Dick Mooney

The Beast with a Million Eyes

movie

The Beast with a Million Eyes

1955

The Beast with a Million Eyes

as Ben Webber

Private Hell 36

movie

Private Hell 36

1954

Private Hell 36

as Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

So You Want to Be a Musician

1953

So You Want to Be a Musician

as Waiter

CineRaya

tv

Doc Corkle

1952

Doc Corkle

as Grandfather Corkle

This Is Your Life

tv

This Is Your Life

1952

This Is Your Life

as Self

Son of Paleface

movie

Son of Paleface

1952

Son of Paleface

as Bartender #2 (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Happy Go Wacky

1952

Happy Go Wacky

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

movie

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

as Counter Man (uncredited)

Let's Dance

movie

Let's Dance

1950

Let's Dance

as Watchman (uncredited)

The Colgate Comedy Hour

tv

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour

as Self

Shakedown

movie

Shakedown

1950

Shakedown

as Chet (uncredited)

Never a Dull Moment

movie

Never a Dull Moment

1950

Never a Dull Moment

as Albert (uncredited)

Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance

movie

Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance

1950

Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance

as Prentice

The Good Humor Man

movie

The Good Humor Man

1950

The Good Humor Man

as Bush-Cutting Gardener (uncredited)

The Golden Stallion

movie

The Golden Stallion

1949

The Golden Stallion

as Old Man

My Friend Irma

movie

My Friend Irma

1949

My Friend Irma

as Gypsy Tea Room Waiter (uncredited)

Brimstone

movie

Brimstone

1949

Brimstone

as Drunk (uncredited)

The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend

movie

The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend

1949

The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend

as Messenger Boy (uncredited)

Knock on Any Door

movie

Knock on Any Door

1949

Knock on Any Door

as Barber (uncredited)

Merton of the Movies

movie

Merton of the Movies

1947

Merton of the Movies

as Keystone Kop (uncredited)

Springtime in the Sierras

movie

Springtime in the Sierras

1947

Springtime in the Sierras

as Old-Timer

The Perils of Pauline

movie

The Perils of Pauline

1947

The Perils of Pauline

as Comic Chef

Song of the Wasteland

movie

Song of the Wasteland

1947

Song of the Wasteland

as The Jailer

Song of Scheherazade

movie

Song of Scheherazade

1947

Song of Scheherazade

as Sailor

Two Sisters from Boston

movie

Two Sisters from Boston

1946

Two Sisters from Boston

as Street Cleaner (uncredited)

The Hoodlum Saint

movie

The Hoodlum Saint

1946

The Hoodlum Saint

as Cop (uncredited)

Road to Utopia

movie

Road to Utopia

1946

Road to Utopia

as Amateur Contestant Banjo Player (uncredited)

Little Giant

movie

Little Giant

1946

Little Giant

as Hotel Valet (uncredited)

Betrayal from the East

movie

Betrayal from the East

1945

Betrayal from the East

as (uncredited)

Brewster's Millions

movie

Brewster's Millions

1945

Brewster's Millions

as Stage Doorman (uncredited)

Can't Help Singing

movie

Can't Help Singing

1944

Can't Help Singing

as Townsman (uncredited)

Something for the Boys

movie

Something for the Boys

1944

Something for the Boys

as Minor Role (uncredited)

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

movie

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

1944

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

as Pete (uncredited)

Hail the Conquering Hero

movie

Hail the Conquering Hero

1944

Hail the Conquering Hero

as Western Union Man (uncredited)

A Fig Leaf for Eve

movie

A Fig Leaf for Eve

1944

A Fig Leaf for Eve

as Waiter

Goodnight, Sweetheart

movie

Goodnight, Sweetheart

1944

Goodnight, Sweetheart

as Bottle Man

Around the World

movie

Around the World

1943

Around the World

as Waiter

So This Is Washington

movie

So This Is Washington

1943

So This Is Washington

as Inventor with Pocket Machine Gun (uncredited)

Three Little Twirps

movie

Three Little Twirps

1943

Three Little Twirps

as The Butcher

Riders of the Rio Grande

movie

Riders of the Rio Grande

1943

Riders of the Rio Grande

as Barfly

The Avenging Rider

movie

The Avenging Rider

1943

The Avenging Rider

as Town Drunk

Sagebrush Law

movie

Sagebrush Law

1943

Sagebrush Law

as Horse Owner (uncredited)

Hangmen Also Die!

movie

Hangmen Also Die!

1943

Hangmen Also Die!

as Cook (uncredited)

His Wedding Scare

movie

His Wedding Scare

1943

His Wedding Scare

as Fireman

Happy Times and Jolly Moments

movie

Happy Times and Jolly Moments

1943

Happy Times and Jolly Moments

as (archive footage)

Piano Mooner

movie

Piano Mooner

1942

Piano Mooner

as Harry's Partner

X Marks the Spot

movie

X Marks the Spot

1942

X Marks the Spot

as Vagrant (uncredited)

I Married a Witch

movie

I Married a Witch

1942

I Married a Witch

as Party Bartender (uncredited)

The Palm Beach Story

movie

The Palm Beach Story

1942

The Palm Beach Story

as Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club

Sons of the Pioneers

movie

Sons of the Pioneers

1942

Sons of the Pioneers

as Old-Timer

In Old California

movie

In Old California

1942

In Old California

as Undetermined Minor Role

Romance on the Range

movie

Romance on the Range

1942

Romance on the Range

as Lynch Mob Member

The Remarkable Andrew

movie

The Remarkable Andrew

1942

The Remarkable Andrew

as Shopkeeper

Valley of the Sun

movie

Valley of the Sun

1942

Valley of the Sun

as Soldier at Hitching Rail (uncredited)

Honolulu Lu

movie

Honolulu Lu

1941

Honolulu Lu

as Comedian

Sullivan's Travels

movie

Sullivan's Travels

1941

Sullivan's Travels

as Old Bum (uncredited)

One Foot in Heaven

movie

One Foot in Heaven

1941

One Foot in Heaven

as Man Crying During Baptism (uncredited)

Jesse James at Bay

movie

Jesse James at Bay

1941

Jesse James at Bay

as Town Drunk (uncredited)

Harmon of Michigan

movie

Harmon of Michigan

1941

Harmon of Michigan

as Gasoline Chuck

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

movie

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

1941

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

as Newsboy (uncredited)

Dutiful But Dumb

movie

Dutiful But Dumb

1941

Dutiful But Dumb

as Counterman (uncredited)

Li'l Abner

movie

Li'l Abner

1940

Li'l Abner

as Mayor Gurgle

The Great Dictator

movie

The Great Dictator

1940

The Great Dictator

as Barber's Customer

You're Next!

movie

You're Next!

1940

You're Next!

as The Janitor

Henry Goes Arizona

movie

Henry Goes Arizona

1939

Henry Goes Arizona

as Bus Driver (uncredited)

Chip of the Flying U

movie

Chip of the Flying U

1939

Chip of the Flying U

as Joe

Teacher's Pest

movie

Teacher's Pest

1939

Teacher's Pest

as Zeb

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

movie

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Reporter (uncredited)

Hollywood Cavalcade

movie

Hollywood Cavalcade

1939

Hollywood Cavalcade

as Sheriff in Western

The Spellbinder

movie

The Spellbinder

1939

The Spellbinder

as Courtroom Extra (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Sagebrush Serenade

1939

Sagebrush Serenade

as Pop Mason

Zenobia

movie

Zenobia

1939

Zenobia

as Farmer

CineRaya

movie

Mutiny on the Body

1939

Mutiny on the Body

as Mr. Van Asther

Flat Foot Stooges

movie

Flat Foot Stooges

1938

Flat Foot Stooges

as Fire Chief Kelly

Every Day's a Holiday

movie

Every Day's a Holiday

1937

Every Day's a Holiday

as Cabby

Forlorn River

movie

Forlorn River

1937

Forlorn River

as Sheriff Alec Grundy

CineRaya

movie

Cinema Circus

1937

Cinema Circus

as Himself

Call of the Prairie

movie

Call of the Prairie

1936

Call of the Prairie

as Sandy McQueen

The Preview Murder Mystery

movie

The Preview Murder Mystery

1936

The Preview Murder Mystery

as Comedian

Modern Times

movie

Modern Times

1936

Modern Times

as Mechanic

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

movie

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

1935

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

as Self

Keystone Hotel

movie

Keystone Hotel

1935

Keystone Hotel

as Mayor Carson

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

movie

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

1933

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

as Sunday

Her Majesty, Love

movie

Her Majesty, Love

1931

Her Majesty, Love

as Emil

CineRaya

movie

Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

1931

Stout Hearts and Willing Hands

as Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)

CineRaya

movie

Gents of Leisure

1931

Gents of Leisure

CineRaya

movie

Studio Sap

1931

Studio Sap

CineRaya

movie

Cleaning Up

1930

Cleaning Up

as Chester

The Love Trader

movie

The Love Trader

1930

The Love Trader

as Nelson

Swing High

movie

Swing High

1930

Swing High

as Sheriff

The Show of Shows

movie

The Show of Shows

1929

The Show of Shows

as Traffic Cop in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)

The Virginian

movie

The Virginian

1929

The Virginian

as Uncle 'Pa' Hughey

Stairs of Sand

movie

Stairs of Sand

1929

Stairs of Sand

as Tim

The Studio Murder Mystery

movie

The Studio Murder Mystery

1929

The Studio Murder Mystery

as George (Studio Gateman)

House of Horror

movie

House of Horror

1929

House of Horror

as Chester

Sunset Pass

movie

Sunset Pass

1929

Sunset Pass

as Windy

Marquis Preferred

movie

Marquis Preferred

1929

Marquis Preferred

as Mr. Gruger

CineRaya

movie

Taxi 13

1928

Taxi 13

as Angus Mactavish

The Haunted House

movie

The Haunted House

1928

The Haunted House

as Mr. Rackham

Varsity

movie

Varsity

1928

Varsity

as Pop Conlan

CineRaya

movie

Beau Broadway

1928

Beau Broadway

Fools for Luck

movie

Fools for Luck

1928

Fools for Luck

as Samuel Hunter

The Big Noise

movie

The Big Noise

1928

The Big Noise

as John Sloval

Tillie's Punctured Romance

movie

Tillie's Punctured Romance

1928

Tillie's Punctured Romance

as Circus Owner

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

movie

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

1928

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

as Judge

Two Flaming Youths

movie

Two Flaming Youths

1927

Two Flaming Youths

as Sheriff Ben Holden

Tell It to Sweeney

movie

Tell It to Sweeney

1927

Tell It to Sweeney

as Luke Beamish

Rubber Heels

movie

Rubber Heels

1927

Rubber Heels

as Tennyson Hawks

Cabaret

movie

Cabaret

1927

Cabaret

as Jerry Trask

A Kiss in a Taxi

movie

A Kiss in a Taxi

1927

A Kiss in a Taxi

as Maraval

McFadden's Flats

movie

McFadden's Flats

1927

McFadden's Flats

as Jock McTavish

We're in the Navy Now

movie

We're in the Navy Now

1926

We're in the Navy Now

as Navy Capt. Smithers

The Lady of the Harem

movie

The Lady of the Harem

1926

The Lady of the Harem

as Ali

Midnight Lovers

movie

Midnight Lovers

1926

Midnight Lovers

as Moriarity

The Nervous Wreck

movie

The Nervous Wreck

1926

The Nervous Wreck

as Mort

The Duchess of Buffalo

movie

The Duchess of Buffalo

1926

The Duchess of Buffalo

as Hotel Manager

Say It Again

movie

Say It Again

1926

Say It Again

as Prince Otto V

A Social Celebrity

movie

A Social Celebrity

1926

A Social Celebrity

as Johann Haber

Fascinating Youth

movie

Fascinating Youth

1926

Fascinating Youth

as Chester Conklin

Behind the Front

movie

Behind the Front

1926

Behind the Front

as Scottie

A Woman of the World

movie

A Woman of the World

1925

A Woman of the World

as Sam Poore

The Pleasure Buyers

movie

The Pleasure Buyers

1925

The Pleasure Buyers

as Burke

The Masked Bride

movie

The Masked Bride

1925

The Masked Bride

as Wine Waiter

The Winding Stair

movie

The Winding Stair

1925

The Winding Stair

as Onery

Under the Rouge

movie

Under the Rouge

1925

Under the Rouge

as Mr. Fleck

Where Was I?

movie

Where Was I?

1925

Where Was I?

as Elmer

The Phantom of the Opera

movie

The Phantom of the Opera

1925

The Phantom of the Opera

as Orderly (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

My Neighbor's Wife

1925

My Neighbor's Wife

as Cameraman

One Year to Live

movie

One Year to Live

1925

One Year to Live

as Froquine

The Wizard of Oz

movie

The Wizard of Oz

1925

The Wizard of Oz

Greed

movie

Greed

1924

Greed

as Popper Sieppe

Another Man's Wife

movie

Another Man's Wife

1924

Another Man's Wife

as Rumrunner

The Fire Patrol

movie

The Fire Patrol

1924

The Fire Patrol

as Fireman

The Galloping Fish

movie

The Galloping Fish

1924

The Galloping Fish

as Jonah

North of Nevada

movie

North of Nevada

1924

North of Nevada

as Lem Williams

Battling Bunyan

movie

Battling Bunyan

1924

Battling Bunyan

as A Stranger

Anna Christie

movie

Anna Christie

1923

Anna Christie

as Tommy

Desire

movie

Desire

1923

Desire

as Oland Young

Souls for Sale

movie

Souls for Sale

1923

Souls for Sale

as Self - Celebrity Actor in Commissary

CineRaya

movie

Step Lively, Please

1922

Step Lively, Please

Skirts

movie

Skirts

1921

Skirts

CineRaya

movie

His Model Day

1921

His Model Day

The Soft Boiled Yegg

movie

The Soft Boiled Yegg

1920

The Soft Boiled Yegg

Yankee Doodle in Berlin

movie

Yankee Doodle in Berlin

1919

Yankee Doodle in Berlin

as Officer of Death's Head Hussars

CineRaya

movie

Uncle Tom's Cabin

1918

Uncle Tom's Cabin

CineRaya

movie

It Pays to Exercise

1918

It Pays to Exercise

as Little Giant

His Hidden Purpose

movie

His Hidden Purpose

1918

His Hidden Purpose

as Albert Walrus - Who Lived by His Wits

The Village Chestnut

movie

The Village Chestnut

1918

The Village Chestnut

as Teacher

CineRaya

movie

An International Sneak

1917

An International Sneak

as A Foreign Spy

The Pawnbroker's Heart

movie

The Pawnbroker's Heart

1917

The Pawnbroker's Heart

as The Pawnshop Clerk

A Clever Dummy

movie

A Clever Dummy

1917

A Clever Dummy

as A Playful Property Man

The Pullman Bride

movie

The Pullman Bride

1917

The Pullman Bride

as The Rejected Suitor

The Love Thief

movie

The Love Thief

1916

The Love Thief

Cinders of Love

movie

Cinders of Love

1916

Cinders of Love

as The Fire Chief

Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts

movie

Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts

1915

Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts

as Mr. A.C. Walrus

CineRaya

movie

Saved by Wireless

1915

Saved by Wireless

as The Spy's Ally

When Ambrose Dared Walrus

movie

When Ambrose Dared Walrus

1915

When Ambrose Dared Walrus

as Walrus

CineRaya

movie

The Cannon Ball

1915

The Cannon Ball

as The Villain

A Hash House Fraud

movie

A Hash House Fraud

1915

A Hash House Fraud

as The Chief of Police

CineRaya

movie

Droppington's Family Tree

1915

Droppington's Family Tree

as Droppington

Do-Re-Mi-Boom!

movie

Do-Re-Mi-Boom!

1915

Do-Re-Mi-Boom!

as The Suitor

CineRaya

movie

Droppington's Devilish Deed

1915

Droppington's Devilish Deed

as Droppington

CineRaya

movie

Ambrose's Fury

1915

Ambrose's Fury

A One Night Stand

movie

A One Night Stand

1915

A One Night Stand

as The Property Man

CineRaya

movie

Hearts and Planets

1915

Hearts and Planets

as Mr. Walrus - Visible Star

A Bird's a Bird

movie

A Bird's a Bird

1915

A Bird's a Bird

as Mr. Walrus

The Home Breakers

movie

The Home Breakers

1915

The Home Breakers

as Walrus

Love, Speed and Thrills

movie

Love, Speed and Thrills

1915

Love, Speed and Thrills

as Mr. Walrus

Tillie's Punctured Romance

movie

Tillie's Punctured Romance

1914

Tillie's Punctured Romance

as Mr. Whoozis (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

How Heroes Are Made

1914

How Heroes Are Made

as The Boy Friend's Rival

CineRaya

movie

'Curses!' They Remarked

1914

'Curses!' They Remarked

as Blackheart Jr.

Gentlemen of Nerve

movie

Gentlemen of Nerve

1914

Gentlemen of Nerve

as Ambrose, Mabel's friend

Dough and Dynamite

movie

Dough and Dynamite

1914

Dough and Dynamite

as Jacques

CineRaya

movie

The Love Thief

1914

The Love Thief

as The Love Thief

CineRaya

movie

The Anglers

1914

The Anglers

Those Love Pangs

movie

Those Love Pangs

1914

Those Love Pangs

as Rival

CineRaya

movie

The Baggage Smasher

1914

The Baggage Smasher

as The Baggage Smasher

The Masquerader

movie

The Masquerader

1914

The Masquerader

as Film actor

CineRaya

movie

Such a Cook

1914

Such a Cook

The Face on the Barroom Floor

movie

The Face on the Barroom Floor

1914

The Face on the Barroom Floor

as Drinker

The Property Man

movie

The Property Man

1914

The Property Man

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

CineRaya

movie

Mabel's New Job

1914

Mabel's New Job

as Boarder

Mabel's Busy Day

movie

Mabel's Busy Day

1914

Mabel's Busy Day

as Police Sergeant

Caught in a Cabaret

movie

Caught in a Cabaret

1914

Caught in a Cabaret

as Waiter / Footman (uncredited)

Twenty Minutes of Love

movie

Twenty Minutes of Love

1914

Twenty Minutes of Love

as Pickpocket

Mabel at the Wheel

movie

Mabel at the Wheel

1914

Mabel at the Wheel

as Mabel's Father (uncredited)

Tango Tangles

movie

Tango Tangles

1914

Tango Tangles

as Guest in Police Costume

Between Showers

movie

Between Showers

1914

Between Showers

as Policeman

Mabel's Strange Predicament

movie

Mabel's Strange Predicament

1914

Mabel's Strange Predicament

as The Husband (uncredited)

Making a Living

movie

Making a Living

1914

Making a Living

as Policeman / Bum (uncredited)

Double Crossed

movie

Double Crossed

1914

Double Crossed

as Desk Sergeant

CineRaya

movie

Hubby’s Job

1913

Hubby’s Job

The Wilderness Woman

movie

The Wilderness Woman

TBA

The Wilderness Woman

as 'Kodiak' MacLean

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