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Syd Chaplin

Mar 14, 1885 - Apr 16, 1965 (80 years old) in London, England

Sydney John Chaplin (né Hill; 16 March 1885 – 16 April 1965) was an English actor. Chaplin was the elder half-brother of actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and served as his business manager in later life.

Through their mother Hannah, they were older half-brothers to the younger Wheeler Dryden, who grew up separately with his father in England and was not told about his half-brothers until 1915. Dryden later emigrated to the United States, joining the Chaplins in Hollywood. Sydney Chaplin was also a half-uncle of actor Sydney Chaplin (1926–2009), who was named after him.

Known For

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Unknown Chaplin
Self
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The Pilgrim
Eloper / Train Conductor / Little Boy's Father
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A Dog's Life
Lunchwagon Owner (uncredited)
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The Chaplin Revue
Various (archive footage)
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Pay Day
Charlie's Friend and Lunch Cart Owner
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Shoulder Arms
Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
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The Tramp and the Dictator
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Hello, 'Frisco
Syd Chaplin
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Gussle's Day of Rest
Mr. Gussle
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The Bond
The Kaiser

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