Sydney Chaplin

Sydney John Chaplin (né Hill; 16 March 1885 – 16 April 1965) was an English actor. Chaplin was the elder half-brother of actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and served as his business manager in later life.

Through their mother Hannah, they were older half-brothers to the younger Wheeler Dryden, who grew up separately with his father in England and was not told about his half-brothers until 1915. Dryden later emigrated to the United States, joining the Chaplins in Hollywood. Sydney Chaplin was also a half-uncle of actor Sydney Chaplin (1926–2009), who was named after him.

Sydney Chaplin is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Tramp and the Dictator (2002), Unknown Chaplin (1983), The Bond (1918), Hello, 'Frisco (1924), A Dog's Life (1918), Shoulder Arms (1918), Birth of the Tramp (2013), Charley's Aunt (1925). The recorded credits span 1914 to 2020, including 24 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.