Michael John Chaplin (born March 7, 1946) is an American actor born in Santa Monica, California.
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| Born | Michael John Chaplin March 7, 1946 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 1952–1966 |
| Spouse(s) | Patrice Johns (m. 1965; div. 19??) Patricia Betaudier (m. 19??) |
| Children | 7, including Carmen Chaplin |
| Parent(s) | Charlie Chaplin Oona O'Neill |
| Relatives | See Chaplin family |
| Website | Official website |
Career
editChaplin's started acting at age six, appearing (uncredited) in the 1952 film Limelight.
In the mid-1960s Chaplin signed a book contract with British publisher Leslie Frewin to publish his autobiography I Couldn't Smoke The Grass On My Father's Lawn, which was ghostwritten with Tom Merrin and Charles Hamblett.[1][2] This was a teenage hippie-memoir of drugs and rebellion against a world-famous father. Before its release his father filed an injunction to prevent publication, arguing that it would have a detrimental effect on himself and his family.[1][3] The injunction was set aside by judges for the Court of Appeal, who held that Chaplin's contract was binding because he stood to gain from the work's publication, as it launched his writing career.[4]
In addition, Chaplin is the author of a novel, A Fallen God, a modern version of the story of Tristan and Iseult.[5] His last part in a film, which was also his first in 48 years, was in the 2014 short film, The Innovators, where he was the voice of the minister.
Personal
editHe is the second child and eldest son from Charlie Chaplin's fourth and final marriage, to Oona O'Neill.
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He was first married to the writer Patrice Chaplin, with whom he has two sons. He later married Patricia Betaudier, a painter and the daughter of Trinidadian painter Patrick Betaudier. He has five children with her, including actresses Carmen Chaplin and Dolores Chaplin.[6]
Filmography
edit- Limelight (1952) as Child in Opening Scene (uncredited)
- A King in New York (1957) as Rupert Macabee
- Promise Her Anything (1965) as Heathcliff - Beatnik (uncredited)
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Pavement Artist
- The Innovators (2014) as the Voice of the Minister (short film)
Books
edit- A Fallen God
References
edit- ^ a b Lewis, Anthony (1 Oct 1965). "Reluctant Autobiographer" (Document). New York Times (subscription required). ProQuest 117053462.
- ^ "I COULDN'T SMOKE THE GRASS ON MY FATHER'S LAWN by Michael Chaplin (review)". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ^ Persadie, Natalie; Ramlogan, Rajendra (2015). Commonwealth Caribbean Business Law (Third ed.). Rutledge. pp. 154–155. ISBN 978-1138024267. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
- ^ Beatson, Jack; Burrows, Andrew (2010). Anson's Law of Contract. Oxford University Press. p. 237. ISBN 9780199593330. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "A Fallen God: Peter Coyote Interviews Michael Chaplin | Reality Sandwich". realitysandwich.com. 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Hattenstone, Simon (January 15, 2024). "'His success was rammed down my throat': Charlie Chaplin's son Michael on fame, failure and finding peace". The Guardian. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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