My Autobiography
by Charlie Chaplinliterary work· published 1964
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My Autobiography is a book by Charlie Chaplin, first published by Simon & Schuster in 1964. Along with Chaplin: His Life and Art (1985), it provided the source material for the 1992 feature film Chaplin. It provides a revealing look into the life of a 20th-century filmmaker and celebrity. The Chicago Tribune described the book as "The best autobiography ever written by an actor. An astonishing work.” In 2020, The Guardian ranked the book at No. 11 in its list of "The top 25 most compelling Hollywood autobiographies".
Adaptations (1)
My Autobiography was adapted into a 1992 film.
Chaplin1992 · film · 143 min · dir. Richard Attenborough · IMDb ↗An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.
