CHESTER CONKLIN
Chester Conklin
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 10, 1886
Deathday: October 11, 1971
Place of Birth: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
'Kodiak' MacLean
Old Man in Saloon
1962·
Paradise AlleyMr. Gregory
1955·
Apache WomanDick Mooney
Ben Webber
1954·
Private Hell 36Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Waiter
1952·
Doc CorkleGrandfather Corkle
1952·
This Is Your LifeSelf
1952·
Happy Go Wacky1952·
Son of PalefaceBartender #2 (uncredited)
Counter Man (uncredited)
Self
Prentice
1950·
The Good Humor ManBush-Cutting Gardener (uncredited)
1950·
Never a Dull MomentAlbert (uncredited)
1950·
ShakedownChet (uncredited)
1950·
Let's DanceWatchman (uncredited)
1949·
BrimstoneDrunk (uncredited)
1949·
My Friend IrmaGypsy Tea Room Waiter (uncredited)
1949·
The Golden StallionOld Man
Messenger Boy (uncredited)
1949·
Knock on Any DoorBarber (uncredited)
1947·
Song of ScheherazadeSailor
The Jailer
Comic Chef
1947·
Merton of the MoviesKeystone Kop (uncredited)
Old-Timer
Street Cleaner (uncredited)
1946·
Little GiantHotel Valet (uncredited)
1946·
Road to UtopiaAmateur Contestant Banjo Player (uncredited)
1946·
The Hoodlum SaintCop (uncredited)
(uncredited)
1945·
Brewster's MillionsStage Doorman (uncredited)
1944·
A Fig Leaf for EveWaiter
Bottle Man
Minor Role (uncredited)
Western Union Man (uncredited)
Pete (uncredited)
1944·
Can't Help SingingTownsman (uncredited)
1943·
Around the WorldWaiter
(archive footage)
1943·
The Avenging RiderTown Drunk
Barfly
1943·
Sagebrush LawHorse Owner (uncredited)
1943·
Hangmen Also Die!Cook (uncredited)
Inventor with Pocket Machine Gun (uncredited)
1943·
Three Little TwirpsThe Butcher
1943·
His Wedding ScareFireman
Shopkeeper
1942·
Valley of the SunSoldier at Hitching Rail (uncredited)
1942·
In Old CaliforniaUndetermined Minor Role
1942·
Romance on the RangeLynch Mob Member
Old-Timer
1942·
I Married a WitchParty Bartender (uncredited)
1942·
Piano MoonerHarry's Partner
1942·
X Marks the SpotVagrant (uncredited)
1942·
The Palm Beach StorySixth Member Ale and Quail Club
1941·
One Foot in HeavenMan Crying During Baptism (uncredited)
1941·
Sullivan's TravelsOld Bum (uncredited)
1941·
Harmon of MichiganGasoline Chuck
1941·
Honolulu LuComedian
1941·
Jesse James at BayTown Drunk (uncredited)
Newsboy (uncredited)
1941·
Dutiful But DumbCounterman (uncredited)
1940·
Li'l AbnerMayor Gurgle
1940·
The Great DictatorBarber's Customer
1940·
You're Next!The Janitor
1939·
Teacher's PestZeb
1939·
Chip of the Flying UJoe
1939·
Henry Goes ArizonaBus Driver (uncredited)
1939·
The SpellbinderCourtroom Extra (uncredited)
1939·
ZenobiaFarmer
1939·
Sagebrush SerenadePop Mason
1939·
Hollywood CavalcadeSheriff in Western
1939·
Mutiny on the BodyMr. Van Asther
Reporter (uncredited)
1938·
Flat Foot StoogesFire Chief Kelly
Cabby
1937·
Forlorn RiverSheriff Alec Grundy
1937·
Cinema CircusHimself
Comedian
1936·
Call of the PrairieSandy McQueen
1936·
Modern TimesMechanic
Self
1935·
Keystone HotelMayor Carson
Sunday
1931·
Studio Sap1931·
Gents of Leisure1931·
Her Majesty, LoveEmil
Kop(as the Original Keystone Kops)
1930·
The Love TraderNelson
1930·
Swing HighSheriff
1930·
Cleaning UpChester
1929·
Stairs of SandTim
1929·
Marquis PreferredMr. Gruger
1929·
Sunset PassWindy
1929·
House of HorrorChester
1929·
The Show of ShowsTraffic Cop in 'Bicycle Built for Two' Number (uncredited)
George (Studio Gateman)
1929·
The VirginianUncle 'Pa' Hughey
1928·
Beau Broadway1928·
The Haunted HouseMr. Rackham
Judge
1928·
The Big NoiseJohn Sloval
1928·
Taxi 13Angus Mactavish
Circus Owner
1928·
VarsityPop Conlan
1928·
Fools for LuckSamuel Hunter
1927·
Tell It to SweeneyLuke Beamish
1927·
Rubber HeelsTennyson Hawks
1927·
A Kiss in a TaxiMaraval
1927·
CabaretJerry Trask
1927·
McFadden's FlatsJock McTavish
1927·
Two Flaming YouthsSheriff Ben Holden
Hotel Manager
1926·
Midnight LoversMoriarity
1926·
The Nervous WreckMort
1926·
Behind the FrontScottie
Navy Capt. Smithers
Ali
1926·
Fascinating YouthChester Conklin
1926·
Say It AgainPrince Otto V
1926·
A Social CelebrityJohann Haber
1925·
My Neighbor's WifeCameraman
1925·
Under the RougeMr. Fleck
1925·
One Year to LiveFroquine
1925·
Where Was I?Elmer
1925·
The Pleasure BuyersBurke
1925·
The Wizard of OzOrderly (uncredited)
1925·
A Woman of the WorldSam Poore
1925·
The Masked BrideWine Waiter
1925·
The Winding StairOnery
1924·
The Galloping FishJonah
1924·
Battling BunyanA Stranger
1924·
The Fire PatrolFireman
1924·
Another Man's WifeRumrunner
1924·
North of NevadaLem Williams
1924·
GreedPopper Sieppe
1923·
DesireOland Young
1923·
Souls for SaleSelf - Celebrity Actor in Commissary
1923·
Anna ChristieTommy
1922·
Step Lively, Please1921·
Skirts1921·
His Model Day1920·
The Soft Boiled YeggOfficer of Death's Head Hussars
1918·
Uncle Tom's Cabin1918·
It Pays to ExerciseLittle Giant
1918·
The Village ChestnutTeacher
1918·
His Hidden PurposeAlbert Walrus - Who Lived by His Wits
The Pawnshop Clerk
1917·
The Pullman BrideThe Rejected Suitor
A Foreign Spy
1917·
A Clever DummyA Playful Property Man
1916·
Cinders of LoveThe Fire Chief
1916·
The Love Thief1915·
The Home BreakersWalrus
1915·
Ambrose's FuryMr. Walrus
1915·
The Cannon BallThe Villain
1915·
Do-Re-Mi-Boom!The Suitor
1915·
A Bird's a BirdMr. Walrus
1915·
A Hash House FraudThe Chief of Police
1915·
Saved by WirelessThe Spy's Ally
Droppington
Walrus
1915·
A One Night StandThe Property Man
1915·
Hearts and PlanetsMr. Walrus - Visible Star
Mr. A.C. Walrus
Droppington
1914·
Mabel's New JobBoarder
1914·
The Property ManMan in Audience (uncredited)
1914·
Double CrossedDesk Sergeant
1914·
The Baggage SmasherThe Baggage Smasher
Blackheart Jr.
1914·
Making a LivingPoliceman / Bum (uncredited)
1914·
Gentlemen of NerveAmbrose, Mabel's friend
1914·
Those Love PangsRival
Drinker
Pickpocket
1914·
Tango TanglesGuest in Police Costume
1914·
Mabel at the WheelMabel's Father (uncredited)
1914·
How Heroes Are MadeThe Boy Friend's Rival
1914·
The Love ThiefThe Love Thief
1914·
The Anglers1914·
Such a Cook1914·
Caught in a CabaretWaiter / Footman (uncredited)
Mr. Whoozis (uncredited)
The Husband (uncredited)
1914·
The MasqueraderFilm actor
1914·
Mabel's Busy DayPolice Sergeant
1914·
Dough and DynamiteJacques
1914·
Between ShowersPoliceman
1913·
Hubby’s Job