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Chester Conklin Biography
Birth Name:Chester Cooper Conklin
Birth Place:Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States
Profession Actor
Fast Facts
- Before becoming an actor, he worked as a circus clown
- Was inspired to become an actor after seeing a vaudeville performance from the duo of Joe Weber and Lew Fields
- Was a frequent film partner of fellow comedic actor Mack Swain
- Frequently worked alongside actor Charlie Chaplin in various features
Awards
- 1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner