Acting

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin is best known for The Colgate Comedy Hour, This Is Your Life and Doc Corkle. Chester Conklin was born on January 10, 1886. Chester Conklin died on October 11, 1971 at the age of 85.

Born: January 10, 1886
Place of birth: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Died: October 11, 1971 (85 years old)

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.