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Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. was an English comic actor, filmmaker, film editor and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from his childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, and encompassed both accolade and controversy.
Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He first gained success on the sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), before going on to play the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995), and in the film series Johnny English (2003–present).
Stan Laurel
British-American actor (1890–1965)
Benny Hill
British comedian and actor (1924–1992)
Rik Mayall
English actor, comedian and writer (1958–2014)
Norman Wisdom
English actor, comedian and singer-songwriter
Sydney Chaplin
English actor (1885-1965)
Michael Crawford
British actor and singer
Jimmy Finlayson
Scottish actor (1887–1953)
Fred Karno
British theatre manager (1866-1941)
Adrian Edmondson
British comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director
Will Hay
English comedian, actor, film director & astronomer (1888-1949)
Max Wall
English music hall artist/actor (1908-1990)
Rod Hull
English comedian (1935–1999)
Little Tich
British music hall comedian (1867–1928)
Chuckle Brothers
English children's entertainers
Bert Tracy
British actor