Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, better known as Charlie Chaplin, global silent film icon, was a multifaceted genius. Creator and performer of the iconic character of Charlot (The Tramp), a gentle, clumsy yet dignified tramp, with a bowler hat, small mustache, cane, and baggy trousers.

Actor, director, screenwriter, and composer, Chaplin revolutionized cinematic comedy by blending slapstick, mime, and profound pathos. Among his most famous works are masterpieces such as *The Kid*, *The Gold Rush*, *City Lights*, and *Modern Times*. These films explore themes of poverty, alienation, and human resilience. *The Great Dictator*, his first fully sound film, was a powerful satire against totalitarianism.

Chaplin remains an immortal figure, whose art continues to touch hearts and minds.