Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the greatest comic artist of the screen and one of the most important figures in motion-picture history. Chaplin was born in London in 1889. He learned to perform onstage and became a professional entertainer at eight as a dancer. In 1908 he joined the Fred Karno Pantomime Troupe and quickly became well-known. In 1910 he began to perform pantomime in the United States. He first appeared on screen in 1914. He created his world-famous character, the Tramp, and he played this classic role in more than 70 films during his career. He also composed background music for most of his films. In 1972 Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for making motion pictures the art form of this century. Chaplin died for in 1977 at his home in Switzerland. 1. At eight, Chaplin became a professional entertainer as a . A. dancer B. actor C. composer D. painter 2. When did he start appearing in films? A. In 1910 B. In 1914 C. In 1972 D. In 1889 3. In about how many films did he play the Tramp? A. Seventy B. Seventeen C. Twenty-five D. Thirty-eight 4. Charlie Chaplin is very famous for . A. his short plays B. his background music C. his character the Tramp D. his home in Switzerland. 5. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Charlie Chaplin was an English artist. B. He played classical music. C. He received an award in 1972. D. He was born in Switzerland.

Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, director, producer, and composer. He is known as the greatest comic artist of the screen and one of the most important fi