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Charlie Chaplin Facts
| Sign | Aries |
| Born |
Apr 16, 1889 Walworth, London, England |
| Died |
Dec 25, 1977 Vevey, Switzerland |
| Age | Died at 88 |
| Total Facts | 5 |
A statue of Charlie Chaplin was made by John Doubleday, to stand in Leicester Square in London, United Kingdom. It was unveiled by Sir Ralph Richardson in 1981.[71] A bronze statue of him is at Waterville, County Kerry.
In 1985, Chaplin was honoured with his image on a postage stamp of the United Kingdom, and in 1994 he appeared on a United States postage stamp designed by caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
In 1985, Chaplin was honoured with his image on a postage stamp of the United Kingdom, and in 1994 he appeared on a United States postage stamp designed by caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
In 1992, a film was made about Chaplin's life entitled Chaplin, directed by Oscar-winner Richard Attenborough, and starring Robert Downey, Jr., in an Oscar-nominated performance, and Geraldine Chaplin playing the part of Charlie Chaplin's mother, her own grandmother.
The Great Dictator was Chaplin's first true talking picture.