The Life of Charlie Chaplin Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1889

Charles Spencer Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London, England, to Charles and Hannah Chaplin.

Answer: 1917

Chaplin built his own Hollywood studio in 1917. It was called the Charlie Chaplin Studio and was built in just three months, at a reported cost of only $35,000 and assumed an unparalleled degree of artistic and financial control over his productions. The studio is located at 1416 N. LaBrea Avenue in Hollywood, CA.

It resembled an English village with a series of gray, Colonial clapboard cottages and orderly, green landscaping. Some of his best silent films were filmed here, such as, "The Gold Rush" (1925), "City Lights" (1931), "Modern Times" (1936), and "The Great Dictator" (1939).

It's still standing today and was used as the headquarters of A&M Records and it was also the home of Jim Henson Productions.

Answer: 1925

Charlie was the first actor to appear on the cover of "TIME" magazine. He appeared on the cover of the July 6, 1925 issue of "TIME".

Answer: My Autobiography

"Charles Chaplin: My Autobiography" was originally released in March 1964 by Simon & Schuster and was reprinted in 1982 as "My Early Years" by Heinemann Educational Books. His other works include, "My Life in Pictures" (Grosset & Dunlap), "Charlie Chaplin's Own Story" (Indiana University Press), "Die Schlussrede aus dem Film "Der grosse Diktator" (1940) and "Histoire de ma vie" (Laffont).

Answer: 1975

Charlie Chaplin was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on March 4, 1975, just before his 86th birthday.

Answer: 6751 Hollywood Blvd

Ella Fitzgerald's star is located at 6738 Hollywood Blvd. Ozzy Osbourne's star is located at 6780 Hollywood Blvd and Diana Ross' star is located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

Answer: Encino, CA

The street named after Charlie, Chaplin Avenue, is in the San Fernando Valley, located near Tara Drive, just off of Ashley Oak on the site of Clark Gable's old ranch.

Answer: 1085 Summit Drive

The house was designed by Charlie Chaplin and built by carpenters from his studio. It is located at 1085 Summit Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. Because of it falling apart over the years, it earned the name, "Breakaway House".

Answer: False

"Charlie!: Music from the Classic Films of Charles Chaplin" was originally released in the U.S. in 1993 by Silva America. Other works which include his music include, "Charlie Chaplin City Lights" (1989), "Charles Chaplin Film Music" (1996) and "Oh! That Cello" (1998).

Answer: Christie's

On December 11, 1987, Charlie Chaplin's trademark cane and bowler hat were auctioned off and sold at Christie's for 82,500 pounds (approx. $151,246 US).

Answer: True

The Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers, (SIMPP), was formed in 1941. Their mission was to protect the freedom of independent producers in an industry dominated by major studios. There were a total of eight founders, some of the most famous names in film history, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Samuel Goldwyn, Alexander Korda, Mary Pickford, David O. Selznick, Walter Wanger, and Orson Welles. J.A. Aberdeen told the story of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers in his book, "Hollywood Renegades" (Cobblestone Enterprises, October 2000).

He used the original records of SIMPP and uncovered an aspect of cinema history that has had wide-reaching influence.

Answer: 12 years old

Lillita McMurray was born on April 15, 1908. She was only 12 years old when she made the film, "The Kid" with Charlie Chaplin. They were married in 1924 when she was just 16 years old. She gave birth to two of Charlie's children, Charles Jr. and Sydney. They divorced in 1927.

Answer: Limelight

Written and directed by Charlie, he won the Oscar in the category of Best Music, Original Dramatic Score for his film, "Limelight" (1952). Charlie was also nominated in 1948 for his work in "Monsieur Verdoux" (1947) for Best Writing, Original Screenplay.

In 1941, Charlie received three nominations for another film he wrote and directed, "The Great Dictator" (1940). He was nominated in the categories, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture and Best Writing, Original Screenplay. He received 2 honorary Oscars, one in 1929 and another in 1972.

Answer: 3

Charlie Chaplin had three films on AFI's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies, "The Gold Rush" (1925) ranked at #74, "City Lights" (1931), ranked at #76 and "Modern Times" (1936) ranked at #81. Charlie Chaplin also ranked in at #10 on AFI's list of Hollywood's 50 greatest screen legends, (June 15, 1999).

Answer: 1977

Charlie died in his home in Vevey, Switzerland, of natural causes on December 25, 1977, he was 88 years old.