Chester Conklin
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
- Frequently worked alongside actor Charlie Chaplin in various features
- Was a frequent film partner of fellow comedic actor Mack Swain
Awards
- 1926Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner