Henry Bergman (February 23, 1868 – October 22, 1946) was an American actor of stage and film, known for his long association with Charlie Chaplin. Born in San Francisco, California, he acted in live theater, appearing in Henrietta in 1888 at the Hollis Street Theater in Boston and in the touring production of The Senator in 1892 and 1893. He made his Broadway debut in 1899. He made his first film appearance was with The L-KO Kompany in 1914 at the age of forty-six. In 1916, Bergman started working with Charlie Chaplin, beginning with The Pawnshop. For the rest of his career, Bergman remained as a character actor for Chaplin and worked as a studio assistant, including Assistant Director. He played in many Chaplin shorts and later features, including The Immigrant, The Gold Rush and The Circus. Bergman's last on-screen appearance was in Modern Times as a restaurant manager, and his final off-screen contribution was for The Great Dictator in 1940. Chaplin helped Bergman finance a restaurant in Hollywood named Henry's, which became a popular spot for celebrities as a precursor to the later Brown Derby restaurant. Henry Bergman continued to be associated with the Chaplin Studios until his death from a heart attack in 1946. He is interred in the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California.
Henry Bergman (February 23, 1868 – October 22, 1946) was an American actor of stage and film, known for his long association with Charlie Chaplin. Born in San Francisco, California, he acted in live theater, appearing in Henrietta in 1888 at the Hollis Street Theater in Boston and in the touring production of The Senator in 1892 and 1893. He made his Broadway debut in 1899. He made his first film appearance was with The L-KO Kompany in 1914 at the age of forty-six. In 1916, Bergman started working with Charlie Chaplin, beginning with The Pawnshop. For the rest of his career, Bergman remained as a character actor for Chaplin and worked as a studio assistant, including Assistant Director. He played in many Chaplin shorts and later features, including The Immigrant, The Gold Rush and The Circus. Bergman's last on-screen appearance was in Modern Times as a restaurant manager, and his final off-screen contribution was for The Great Dictator in 1940. Chaplin helped Bergman finance a restaurant in Hollywood named Henry's, which became a popular spot for celebrities as a precursor to the later Brown Derby restaurant. Henry Bergman continued to be associated with the Chaplin Studios until his death from a heart attack in 1946. He is interred in the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California.
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Filmography (Movies)
Birth of the Tramp
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/12/2013
Chaplin's Goliath
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1996
The Chaplin Revue
Character:Various (archive footage)
Release Date:01/09/1959
The Charlie Chaplin Festival
Character:Various Roles (archive footage)
Release Date:01/04/1941
Modern Times
Character:Cafe Proprietor
Release Date:05/02/1936
City Lights
Character:Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Release Date:06/02/1931
Do It Now
Character:
Release Date:29/01/1930
The Circus
Character:An Old Clown
Release Date:06/01/1928
The Gold Rush
Character:Hank Curtis
Release Date:13/07/1925
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Character:Head Waiter (uncredited)
Release Date:01/10/1923
The Pilgrim
Character:Sheriff on Train / Man In Railroad Station
Release Date:19/02/1923
Pay Day
Character:Drinking Companion
Release Date:02/04/1922
The Idle Class
Character:Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
Release Date:25/09/1921
The Kid
Character:Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Release Date:21/01/1921
Sunnyside
Character:Villager and Edna's Father (uncredited)
Release Date:15/06/1919
The Professor
Character:Bearded man in flophouse
Release Date:01/01/1919
Shoulder Arms
Character:Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Release Date:20/10/1918
100% American
Character:Man who steps on Mayme's foot
Release Date:04/10/1918
The Bond
Character:John Bull (British version)
Release Date:29/09/1918
A Dog's Life
Character:Fat Unemployed Man / Dance-Hall Lady (uncredited)
Release Date:14/04/1918
The Adventurer
Character:Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
Release Date:22/10/1917
The Immigrant
Character:The Artist
Release Date:17/06/1917
The Cure
Character:Masseur
Release Date:16/04/1917
The Black Stork
Character:The Detective
Release Date:28/02/1917
Easy Street
Character:Kidnapper (uncredited)
Release Date:22/01/1917
The Rink
Character:Mrs. Stout / guest served brush and rag
Release Date:04/12/1916
Behind the Screen
Character:Director of Historical Film
Release Date:13/11/1916
The Pawnshop
Character:The Pawnbroker
Release Date:02/10/1916
The Count
Character:
Release Date:04/09/1916
The Vagabond
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:10/07/1916
The Floorwalker
Character:Old Man (uncredited)
Release Date:15/05/1916
One Million Dollars
Character:Count Raoul D'Estes
Release Date:22/11/1915
Married on Credit
Character:Louise's Father
Release Date:29/09/1915
Silk Hose and High Pressure
Character:Fat
Release Date:08/09/1915
The Right of Way
Character:Trudel (as Henry Bergman)
Release Date:19/07/1915
Love and Sour Notes
Character:
Release Date:18/05/1915
The Melting Pot
Character:Mendel Quixano
Release Date:15/05/1915
Kreutzer Sonata
Character:Raphael Friedlander
Release Date:01/03/1915
Almost a Scandal
Character:
Release Date:17/02/1915
A Change of Complexion
Character:
Release Date:25/05/1914
The Crystal Ball
Character:Business associate
Release Date:22/04/1914
There She Goes
Character:Tramp
Release Date:03/04/1913
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