He was perfectly willing to spend hours or days on one shot or gag until he had it exactly right. It shows charlie chaplins good and bad sides, including his penchant for underage girls. Chaplin boasts a terrific performance from robert downey, jr. He is also a character in the historical drama film the cats meow 2001, played by eddie izzard, and in the madefortelevision movie the scarlett o. On the table is a picture of geraldine chaplin who is chaplin s daughter, and later she plays his mother. I never really had any interest in seeing it, but it was on the television a couple days ago so i dvrd it and watched it. Chaplin full movie 19920217 streaming download youtube. Im not aware of another movie that attempts to capture charlie s life, and this one does an excellent job. Well, if youre on the lookout for untalented actresses who arent actresses, then you couldnt do better than me. Chaplin is an incredible film about one of the most incredible and controversial icons in hollywood history. In the 1980s, downey was considered a member of the brat pack 1 after appearing in the films weird science with anthony michael hall 1985, less than zero with.
A biography of charlie chaplin, told in flashback by the elderly chaplin, played unexpectedly well by robert downey jr. In 2008, downey was named by time magazine among the 100 most. See more ideas about charlie chaplin, charles spencer chaplin and charles spencer. Robert did an excellent job in portraying charlie chaplin if youre a rdj fan, you have to see this film. Chaplin is the subject of a biographical film, chaplin 1992 directed by richard attenborough, and starring robert downey jr.
Aug 10, 2011 a realty twilight zone moment perhaps. Also let me know if i am missing any movies in the list. His role in chaplin earned him an academy award nomination for best actor. This spanishstyle house was built in 1926 for charlie chaplin and later owned by actor robert downey jr. Dec 20, 1992 the son of the avantgarde film maker robert downey sr. Scenes depicting the depression years and chaplin s return to london border on schmaltz. Im not aware of another movie that attempts to capture charlies life, and this one does an excellent job. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has. He is considered to have been one of the finest mimes and clowns ever caught on film.
Charlie chaplin, robert downey both called this home aol. With an amazing list of credits to his name, he has managed to stay new and fresh even after over four decades in the business. Born in new york city on april 4, 1965, robert downey jr. The 1992 film, titled chaplin, was the first time the then27yearold. In the 1980s, downey was considered a member of the brat pack after appearing in the films weird science with anthony michael hall 1985, less than zero with andrew mccarthy 1987, and johnny be good again with.
While in preproduction for his charlie chaplin biopic, sir richard attenborough surprised hollywood studios with his choice of robert downey jr. Did you see the chaplin movie, starring robert downey jr. Told in flashback, the film consists of chaplins responses to questioning by fictional. Chaplin by richard attenborough richard attenborough. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success in middle age. Jun 15, 2017 chaplin 1992 a film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker charles chaplin. But i wouldnt be against including it if you insist it would have to be there alongside other filmic representations of chaplin. Today, 1965 robert downey jr, american actor charlie chaplin, iron man, avengers, born in nyc, new york. Charlie chaplin movies created by sachin anchan hoblist. Here you will find the most uptodate 32 success facts, information, and much more. He made his debut in his fathers 1970 absurdist comedy. But the last scene, where an elderly chaplin accepts an honorary academy award, ends the movie with dignity. Charlie chaplin controlled every aspect of his pictures, and it is that mix of.
Published on jan 19, 2015 nominated for 3 oscars, this funny and moving biopic about legendary comedian charlie chaplin features an all star cast including robert downey jr. The following year, he appeared in the animated science fiction film a. Charlie chaplin 32 success facts everything you need to. I never really had any interest in seeing it, but it was on the television a couple days ago so i dvrd it and watched it today. Charlie chaplin latest comedy cartoon videos for kids full. The life and art of charles chaplin, himself, documentary. Before he became synonymous with playing playboy millionaire rascal tony stark, robert downey jr. Robert downey jr, zach galifianakis, michelle monaghan, juliette lewis, jamie foxx. Along the way there were four marriages, troubles with the us government, and a phenomenally successful film career. Chaplin 1992 cast and crew recreation of the life of comic genius charlie chaplin, from his humble beginnings in south london through his early days in british vaudeville, his silent movie. Rich lowry jack shafer matt wuerker cartoon carousel.
In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about charlie chaplins early. Scenes depicting the depression years and chaplins return to london border on schmaltz. With the use of flashback, an elderly chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor. Before batman, before mickey mouse, there was the little tramp, an everyman whose lack of name and address allowed him to go anywhere and do anything, as long as it was funny, or. It was very powerful and includes a lot of history about charlie. This attempt to recapture the success of previous phillipsgalifianakis hit the hangover falls flat with an antibuddy road trip movie in which expectant father downey jr has to rush crosscountry to the birth with annoying passenger galifianakis in tow.
In 2008, downey was named by time magazine among the 100 most influential people in the world, and from 20 to. He is good and persuasive as the adult charlie when the material allows, and close to brilliant when he does some of charlies early vaudeville and film sketches. I think it would be more important to have felix in hollywood than the robert downey jr. On the table is a picture of geraldine chaplin who is chaplins daughter, and later she plays his mother. List of awards and nominations received by robert downey jr. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by robert downey jr. Partly based on charlie chaplins my autobiography, this humorous and dramatic biopic features an allstar cast including oscar nominee robert downey jr. Chaplin by richard attenborough richard attenborough, robert. He is good and persuasive as the adult charlie when the material allows, and close to brilliant when he does some of charlie s early vaudeville and film sketches.
In the 1980s, downey was considered a member of the brat pack after appearing. Comparisons between scenes from chaplin 1992 and scenes from the charles chaplin movies. He made his acting debut in his fathers film pound at the age of five. Chaplin 1992 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Chaplin is a 1992 britishamerican biographical comedydrama film about the life of british comedian charlie chaplin. Born into minor hollywood royalty, downey spent his. He won his fame by reinventing himself as a universal character. Downey was born april 4, 1965 in manhattan, new york, the son of writer, director and filmographer robert downey sr.
This article appeared on wikipedia s main page as todays featured list on april 16, 2012. Large, impressive cast, but many of them have very small roles. Oct 24, 2016 comparisons between scenes from chaplin 1992 and scenes from the charles chaplin movies. This book is your ultimate resource for charlie chaplin. Charlie chaplin filmography is a featured list, which means it has been identified as one of the best lists produced by the wikipedia community. If you havent seen it before, i would say its worth a watch. Chaplin 1992 a film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker charles chaplin. Chaplin is a biopic movie that tells the story of the life of charlie chaplin. Today, 1965robert downey jr, american actor charlie chaplin, iron man, avengers, born in nyc, new york. Charlie chaplin videos smile charlie chaplin charlie chaplin modern times chaplin film charles spencer chaplin photo star cinema nostalgia street dance 16,306 points 165 comments chaplins iconic scene in modern times 1936 9gag has the best funny pics, gifs, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movie, tv, cosplay, sport, food, memes, cute. The son of the avantgarde film maker robert downey sr.
Robert downey jr takes the lead role in this biopic of the legendary charlie chaplin, which traces his entire career from poverty stricken childhood all the way through to final swiss exile and lifetime oscar recognition. At the beginning, robert downey jr, as chaplin, sits down to take off his makeup. This spanishstyle house was built in 1926 for charlie chaplin and later owned by actor robert downey. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about charlie chaplin s early life, career and personal life right away. The famous rolldance from gold rush has been recreated by johnny depp in benny and joon as well as by robert downey jr. Why actors still talk about charlie chaplin, and what he teaches. Have a look at the list, up vote for your favourite movie, down vote for not so good movie and finally dont forget to comment in the comment section. Focus on its star, and the 1998 film achieves a gravitas that lends greatness to it. This day in film history robert downey jr is born facebook. A very good film, relatively balanced, displaying charlie chaplins creativity, as well as his private life. Chaplin became one of the most famous actors as well as a notable director, composer and musician in the early to mid hollywood cinema era. Apr 26, 2020 a biography of charlie chaplin, told in flashback by the elderly chaplin, played unexpectedly well by robert downey jr. A sweeping overview of charlie chaplins momentous and scandalridden life would present any filmmaker with daunting challenges.