Albert Austin

Acting · Born 1882-12-13 in Birmingham, England, UK

Biography

Albert Austin (13 December 1881 or 1885 – 17 August 1953) was an actor, film star, director and script writer, noted mainly for his work in Charlie Chaplin films. He was the brother of actor William Austin. He was born in Birmingham, England, and was a music hall performer before coming to the U.S. with Chaplin, both as members of the Fred Karno troupe, in 1910. Noted for his painted handlebar mustache and acerbic manner, he worked for Chaplin's stock company and played supporting roles in many of his films, often as a foil to the star, and working as his assistant director. After the development of sound films, he moved into scriptwriting, directing and acting, chiefly in comedy short subjects. Among other things, he assisted Chaplin in developing the plot of The Adventurer (1917).…

Filmography

• The Kid as Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
• The Immigrant as A Diner / Immigrant
• City Lights as Street Sweeper / Burglar (uncredited)
• The Gold Rush as Prospector (uncredited)
• The Circus as Clown (uncredited)
• A Dog's Life as Crook (uncredited)
• The Rink as The Cook
• The Count as Guest (uncredited)
• The Pawnshop as Clock Client
• The Adventurer as The Butler

TV

• Unknown Chaplin as Self & In Out-Takes