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Charles Spencer Chaplin (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, 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 childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977. Chaplin wrote, directed, produced, edited, starred in, and composed the music for most of his films. He was a perfectionist, and his financial independence enabled him to spend years on the development and production of a picture. His films are characterized by slapstick combined with pathos, typified in the Tramp's struggles against adversity. Many contain social and political themes, as well as autobiographical elements. Some of his most memorable works, which impressed millions of spectators around the world, include: The Kid, The Gold Rush, City Lights, Modern Times, The Great Dictator. Chaplin received an Honorary Academy Award for "the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century" in 1972, as part of a renewed appreciation for his work. 
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Many Chaplin fans probably never knew what Charlie Chaplin looked like in 'real life' . The early 1920's photo is courtesy of 'wikipedia.org.' 	 
A miniature sheet of six stamps was issued to mark the 125th year of the birth of Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin is highlighted as a worldwide icon through his screen persona, 'the Little Tramp.' The stamps were only available for sale at the Vatican post office in mini sheet format.

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