Remembering Charlie Chaplin (April 16, 1889 - December 25, 1977)

Sir Charles Spencer 'Charlie' Chaplin was among those initial people who used cinema as a medium which can spread awareness about political philosophies.

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, popularly known as Charlie Chaplin, was an English actor and director. He was born on April 16, 1889 while he breathed his last on December 25, 1977.

Chaplin influenced the actors across the world in a big way. Actors who try to copy Chaplin's mannerism can be found in almost every film industry, even now.

Late pop singer Michael Jackson was a fan of Chaplin. This is a portrait of Charlie Chaplin painted by Michael Jackson.

A commemorative postage stamp honouring Charlie Chaplin. The stamp features a likeness of Chaplin as his 'Little Tramp' character which first appeared in 1914.

Geraldine (C) and Oona Chaplin (L), the daughter and granddaughter of late Charlie Chaplin, and German TV host carmen Nebel (R) pose for photographers during a photocall in Salzburg January 30, 2009.
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Charlie's popularity among the audiences was not dependent on international boundries. Russian artist Vasily Slonov works on his installation in Krasnoyarsk in this photograph.

Chaplin officially retired the Tramp in the film 'Modern Times', which appropriately ended with the Tramp walking down an endless highway toward the horizon. The film was only a partial talkie and is often called the last silent film.

'The Great Dictator' was Chaplin's first talking picture. The film created ripples due to its political stand.

A Charlie Chaplin impersonator poses for photographers at the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin.

Charlie Chaplin's signature bowler hat is pictured at a preview of actress Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood costume and prop collection in Beverly Hills.

It's been 35 years since Charlie Chaplin's death but his popularity is still intact. He will continue to inspire filmmakers for another century at least.