Henry Bergman
Biography
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.
Known For
Hank Curtis
The Gold Rush
The Count
The Pawnbroker
The Pawnshop
Mrs. Stout / guest served brush and rag
The Rink
Cafe Proprietor
Modern Times
Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
The Kid
Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
The Adventurer
An Old Clown
The Circus
Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
The Idle Class
The Artist
The Immigrant
Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Shoulder Arms
Masseur
The Cure
Drinking Companion
Pay Day
Villager and Edna's Father (uncredited)
Sunnyside
John Bull (British version)
The Bond
Bearded man in flophouse
The Professor
Man who steps on Mayme's foot
100% American
Kidnapper (uncredited)
Easy Street
Self (archive footage)
Chaplin's Goliath
Old Man (uncredited)
The Floorwalker
Director of Historical Film
Behind the Screen
(uncredited)
The Vagabond
Almost a Scandal
A Change of Complexion
Love and Sour Notes
Do It Now
Mayor / Blind Girl's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
City Lights
Sheriff on Train / Man In Railroad Station
The Pilgrim
Fat Unemployed Man / Dance-Hall Lady (uncredited)
A Dog's Life
The Detective
The Black Stork
Various (archive footage)
The Chaplin Revue
Fat
Silk Hose and High Pressure
Various Roles (archive footage)
The Charlie Chaplin Festival
Self (archive footage)
La naissance de Charlot
Trudel (as Henry Bergman)
The Right of Way
Louise's Father
Married on Credit
Raphael Friedlander
Kreutzer Sonata
Mendel Quixano
The Melting Pot
Head Waiter (uncredited)
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Count Raoul D'Estes
One Million Dollars
Tramp
There She Goes
Business associate
The Crystal Ball
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
42
Gender
Male
Birthday
1868-02-23
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also Known As
Генрі Бергман