Chester Conklin
Acting50Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1886
Birth Place: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
About Chester Conklin
Chester Cooper Conklin (January 11, 1886 – October 11, 1971) was an early American film comedian who started at Keystone Studios as one of Mack Sennett’s Keystone Cops, often paired with Mack Swain. He appeared in a series of films with Mabel Normand and worked closely with Charlie Chaplin, both in silent and sound films.
Best Chester Conklin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chester Conklin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chester Conklin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | Old Man in Saloon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Paradise Alley | Mr. Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Private Hell 36 | Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Son of Paleface | Bartender #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man | Counter Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shakedown | Chet (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Good Humor Man | Bush-Cutting Gardener (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | My Friend Irma | Gypsy Tea Room Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Brimstone | Drunk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend | Messenger Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Knock on Any Door | Barber (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Merton of the Movies | Keystone Kop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Perils of Pauline | Comic Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Two Sisters from Boston | Street Cleaner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Road to Utopia | Amateur Contestant Banjo Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Brewster's Millions | Stage Doorman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Something for the Boys | Minor Role (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek | Pete (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hail the Conquering Hero | Western Union Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Three Little Twirps | The Butcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sagebrush Law | Horse Owner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! | Cook (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | I Married a Witch | Party Bartender (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Palm Beach Story | Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Remarkable Andrew | Shopkeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | Old Bum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Man Crying During Baptism (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Here Comes Mr. Jordan | Newsboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dutiful But Dumb | Counterman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Barber's Customer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Henry Goes Arizona | Bus Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spellbinder | Courtroom Extra (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flat Foot Stooges | Fire Chief Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Modern Times | Mechanic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Keystone Hotel | Mayor Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hallelujah, I'm a Bum | Sunday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Her Majesty, Love | Emil | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Stout Hearts and Willing Hands | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Swing High | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Tillie's Punctured Romance | Circus Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Midnight Lovers | Moriarity | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Nervous Wreck | Mort | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Behind the Front | Scottie | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Phantom of the Opera | Orderly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Greed | Popper Sieppe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Souls for Sale | Self - Celebrity Actor in Commissary | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Tillie's Punctured Romance | Mr. Whoozis (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Dough and Dynamite | Jacques | Average | Similar → |
Chester Conklin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chester Conklin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chester Conklin is "Modern Times" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Chester Conklin acted in?
Chester Conklin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chester Conklin?
Other notable films include "The Great Dictator", "Keystone Hotel", and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington".