He (to be)born in London in 1889. His parents (to be) actors. They (teach) their son to sing and dance. He first (appear) on stage at the age of eight.
Charlie (do) many jobs. Later he (become) an actor in a theatre company with his older half-brother.In 1913, their company (go) on tour in the United States. The producer, Mark Sennett (notice) Charlie and (offer) him a contract in Hollywood. That (to be) the beginning of Charlie's film career.

He (start) acting in 1914 in silent films. As soon as his "tramp" character (appear) on the screen he (become) a star in Hollywood. A year later, he started directing his own films and his salary rose astronomically, from $1,250 to $10,000 a week! Between 1920 and 1940, he directed and (act) in six important films.
He (get) married four times. He (have)six children. His last child was born in 1957. First, he (live) in the USA. Later he moved to Switzerland and (die)there in 1977.