★ 6.8 
Acting
Michael Chaplin
Michael Chaplin is best known for The Merv Griffin Show. Michael Chaplin was born on March 7, 1946. Michael Chaplin is 80 years old (born March 7, 1946).
- Born
- March 7, 1946 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Biography
Michael Chaplin (born 7 March 1946) is an English-American actor born in Santa Monica, California. He is the second child and eldest son from Charlie Chaplin's fourth and final marriage to Oona O'Neill.
He acted in his father's films Limelight (1952) and A King in New York (1957), In the latter he played 10-year-old Rupert Macabee, a fast-talking advocate of civil rights and a child of communists who, after an initially adversarial period of political dialogue, is befriended by the King and gains his assistance. He was also in "Promise Her Anything", with Warren Beatty and Leslie Caron, 1965, and "The Sandwich Man", 1966.
He was married firstly to the writer Patrice Chaplin and secondly to Patricia Betaudier, who is a painter. He is the father of actresses Carmen Chaplin and Dolores Chaplin.
In the mid-1960s, Michael wrote his autobiography I Couldn't Smoke The Grass On My Father's Lawn.
He was also half-brother to Sydney Chaplin, Charles Chaplin, Jr. and Norman Chaplin.
He acted in his father's films Limelight (1952) and A King in New York (1957), In the latter he played 10-year-old Rupert Macabee, a fast-talking advocate of civil rights and a child of communists who, after an initially adversarial period of political dialogue, is befriended by the King and gains his assistance. He was also in "Promise Her Anything", with Warren Beatty and Leslie Caron, 1965, and "The Sandwich Man", 1966.
He was married firstly to the writer Patrice Chaplin and secondly to Patricia Betaudier, who is a painter. He is the father of actresses Carmen Chaplin and Dolores Chaplin.
In the mid-1960s, Michael wrote his autobiography I Couldn't Smoke The Grass On My Father's Lawn.
He was also half-brother to Sydney Chaplin, Charles Chaplin, Jr. and Norman Chaplin.
Known for
★ 6.8 Filmography
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Chaplin been in?
Michael Chaplin is best known for The Merv Griffin Show.
When was Michael Chaplin born?
Michael Chaplin was born on March 7, 1946. (Santa Monica, California, USA)
How old is Michael Chaplin?
Michael Chaplin is 80 years old (born March 7, 1946).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·