Acting
Albert Austin
Born December 13, 1882 · Birmingham, England, UK
Died August 17, 1953 · aged 70
Albert Austin (13 December 1881 or 1885 – 17 August 1953) was an actor, film star, director and script writer, noted mainly for his work in Charlie Chaplin films. He was the brother of actor William Austin. He was born in Birmingham, England, and was a music hall performer before coming to the U.S. with Chaplin, both as members of the Fred Karno troupe, in 1910. Noted for his painted handlebar mus…
Known For
City Lights · 1931City Lights
★ 8.21931
MovieComedyDrama
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
The Gold Rush · 1925The Gold Rush
★ 8.01925
MovieAdventureComedy
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
The Kid · 1921The Kid
★ 8.11921
MovieComedyDrama
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
The Circus · 1928The Circus
★ 7.91928
MovieComedyDrama
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
A Dog's Life · 1918A Dog's Life
★ 7.31918
MovieComedy
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Pay Day · 1922Pay Day
★ 7.01922
MovieComedy
A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
The Chaplin Revue · 1959The Chaplin Revue
★ 7.41959
MovieComedy
Three Chaplin silent comedies "A Dog's Life", "Shoulder Arms", and "The Pilgrim" are strung together to form a single feature length film. Chaplin provides new music, narration, and a small amount of new connecting material. "Shoulder Arms" is now described as taking place in a time before "the atom bomb".
Shoulder Arms · 1918Shoulder Arms
★ 6.81918
MovieComedyWar
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
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The Gold Rush · 1925The Gold Rush
★ 8.01925
MovieAdventureComedy
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
Prospector (uncredited)
The Kid · 1921The Kid
★ 8.11921
MovieComedyDrama
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
A Dog's Life · 1918A Dog's Life
★ 7.31918
MovieComedy
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Crook (uncredited)
Shoulder Arms · 1918Shoulder Arms
★ 6.81918
MovieComedyWar
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
The Immigrant · 1917The Immigrant
★ 7.31917
MovieComedyRomance
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
A Diner / Immigrant
One A.M. · 1916One A.M.
★ 6.71916
MovieComedy
A drunken homeowner has a difficult time getting about in his home after arriving home late at night.
Le chauffeur de taxi
The Vagabond · 1916The Vagabond
★ 6.81916
MovieComedy
A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.
Trombonist (uncredited)












