Charles Spencer Chaplin, known as Charlie Chaplin is considered a world star of the cinema and was one of the most influential comedians in film history. His career began in early childhood with performances at the Music Hall, followed by great success as a comedian in the silent film scene. During his great career he received 3 Oscars and founded the film company United Artists together with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and David Wark Griffith. Born in London in 1898 and died in Switzerland in 1977, the Briton is still a household name today and is best known for his role in the film "Tramps". The American Film Institute ranked him 10th among the greatest male American film legends.