Question:

What’s the name of Charlie Chaplin’s most famous, recurring character?

Answer: Charle Chaplin is best known for his character "The Tramp." The character is easily recognizable and some have described The Tramp as a universal film icon. Even people that have never seen a Charlie Chaplin film, recognize the character. Despite his popularity, Charlie Chaplin once placed third in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest. The culprit is likely his blue eyes that can't be seen on a black and white film. Charlie was a known perfectionist and often he wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed the music for his films. Check out some of Charlie Chaplin's works on Kanopy.