Chester Conklin

Biography

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.

Known For

Modern Times

as Mechanic

The Great Dictator

as Barber's Customer

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Reporter (uncredited)

Sullivan's Travels

as Old Bum (uncredited)

The Phantom of the Opera

as Orderly (uncredited)

I Married a Witch

as Party Bartender (uncredited)

The Palm Beach Story

as Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club

Greed

as Popper Sieppe

Hangmen Also Die!

as Cook (uncredited)

The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek

as Pete (uncredited)