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Heinie Conklin

Acting Born Jul 16, 1880 Died Jul 30, 1959 San Francisco, California, USA 239 credits

Biography

Heinie Conklin, born Charles John Conklin and also known as Charles, was an American actor and comedian. His career in the entertainment industry began in the silent film era. He was born in San Francisco, California, USA, on July 16, 1880. During his career, he accumulated 238 known credits as an actor in movies and television shows. He passed away on July 30, 1959, at the age of 79.

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Career

Career overview

Heinie Conklin was an American actor and comedian whose career in the entertainment industry began during the silent film era. Born as Charles John Conklin on July 16, 1880, in San Francisco, California, he established a prolific presence in film and television over the course of his life.

Throughout his active years in the industry, Conklin amassed a substantial body of work, recording a total of 238 known credits for his acting performances. His professional output spanned multiple decades, contributing to his recognition as an enduring figure in American comedy and acting.

Conklin passed away on July 30, 1959, at the age of 79. His professional legacy is preserved through his extensive filmography, which documents his long-standing participation in motion pictures and television.

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Career timeline

The Muppets Go to the Movies
Gunmen from Laredo
Man of a Thousand FacesJeanne EagelsA Hatful of Rain
Army DazeThe Big Slide
Fling in the RingAbbott and Costello Meet the Keystone KopsStone Age RomeosThe Square Jungle
A Star Is BornBroken LanceMusty MusketeersPals and Gals
Pickup on South StreetBooty and the Beast
Monkey BusinessFlaming FeatherBecause of YouAim, Fire, Scoot
Pier 23Hula-La-LaPest Man Wins
Broken ArrowThe GunfighterWoman in HidingRiding HighWhen Willie Comes Marching Home
The Lady GamblesThe Set-UpNeptune's Daughter
Road HouseI'm a Monkey's UncleTenth Avenue AngelTall, Dark and Gruesome
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her NowA Double LifeOut WestThe UnfaithfulThe Perils of Pauline
The Best Years of Our LivesSmokyThe Hoodlum SaintMr. NoisyA Boy and His Dog
Escape in the FogPistol Packin' NitwitsOff Again, On AgainA Hit with a MissThree Pests in a Mess
Christmas HolidayLost in a HaremJungle WomanBusy BuddiesCan't Help Singing
Spook LouderCrazy HouseAfter Midnight with Boston BlackieThe Chance of a LifetimeHis Wedding Scare
The Pride of the YankeesOver My Dead BodyIt Happened in FlatbushTramp, Tramp, Tramp!The Adventures of Martin Eden
Honky TonkHere Comes Mr. JordanSecond ChorusDouble CrossI Wake Up Screaming
The WesternerTwo Girls on BroadwayLi'l AbnerTrail of the VigilantesFlowing Gold
Charlie Chan at Treasure IslandFrontier MarshalSergeant MaddenHollywood CavalcadeMooching Through Georgia
Little Miss BroadwayProfessor BewareSing, You SinnersSally, Irene and MaryThe Jury's Secret
Stella DallasDouble WeddingThe Good Old SoakThe Mighty TreveMountain Justice
Modern TimesAfter the Thin ManHalf Shot ShootersWedding PresentMovie Maniacs
Les MisérablesShe Couldn't Take ItMan on the Flying TrapezeMaybe It's LoveSteamboat Round the Bend
Broadway BillThe Dancing MillionaireThe Personality KidJail Birds of Paradise
Baby FaceThe BoweryRiders of DestinyThe ChiefPrivate Detective 62
Young IronsidesMe and My GalThe Wet ParadeDumb DicksWhat Price Hollywood?
CimarronA Connecticut YankeeTraveling HusbandsIron ManLaw of the Sea
All Quiet on the Western FrontSoup to NutsMickey's Champs

Full filmography

  • The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981) as Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Gunmen from Laredo (1959)
  • Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Audience Extra (uncredited)
  • Jeanne Eagels (1957) as Joe, Carnival Employee (uncredited)
  • A Hatful of Rain (1957) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • Army Daze (1956) as Soldier in Drill Line (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Big Slide (1956)
  • Fling in the Ring (1955) as Watson’s Manager
  • Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) as Studio Guard
  • Stone Age Romeos (1955) as Milkman (uncredited)
  • The Square Jungle (1955)
  • A Star Is Born (1954) as Benefit Comedy Team Member (uncredited)
  • Broken Lance (1954) as Man in Courtroom Hall (uncredited)
  • Musty Musketeers (1954) as Guard (uncredited)
  • Pals and Gals (1954) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Pickup on South Street (1953) as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
  • Booty and the Beast (1953) as Train Conductor (uncredited)
  • Monkey Business (1952) as House Painter (uncredited)
  • Flaming Feather (1952)
  • Because of You (1952) as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
  • Aim, Fire, Scoot (1952) as Soldier in Drill Line (uncredited)
  • Pier 23 (1951) as Counter Man (uncredited)
  • Hula-La-La (1951) as King (uncredited)
  • Pest Man Wins (1951) as Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Broken Arrow (1950) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • The Gunfighter (1950) as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Woman in Hiding (1950) as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
  • Riding High (1950) as Bettor on Broadway Bill (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as American Legionnaire at Dance (uncredited)
  • Nursie Behave (1950) as Gardener
  • The Toast of New Orleans (1950) as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Innocently Guilty (1950) as Janitor
  • Punchy Cowpunchers (1950) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance (1950) as Pete
  • The Lady Gambles (1949) as Joe - Gambler (uncredited)
  • The Set-Up (1949) as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
  • Neptune's Daughter (1949) as Groom (uncredited)
  • Road House (1948) as Man with Newspaper /Court Clerk (uncredited)
  • I'm a Monkey's Uncle (1948) as Milkman (uncredited)
  • Tenth Avenue Angel (1948) as Fourth of July Dignitary on Dais (uncredited)
  • Tall, Dark and Gruesome (1948) as Expressman (uncredited)
  • I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) as Theater Vendor (uncredited)
  • A Double Life (1947) as Second Bartender (uncredited)
  • Out West (1947) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Unfaithful (1947) as Streetcar Passenger
  • The Perils of Pauline (1947) as Studio Cop
  • Wife to Spare (1947) as (Uncredited)
  • Bride and Gloom (1947) as Garage Mechanic (uncredited)
  • Hold That Lion! (1947) as Train Conductor (uncredited)
  • The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) as Customer (uncredited)
  • Smoky (1946) as Man Watching Parade (uncredited)
  • The Hoodlum Saint (1946) as Mug (uncredited)
  • Mr. Noisy (1946) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • A Boy and His Dog (1946) as Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Hiss and Yell (1946) as Delivery Man (uncredited)
  • Escape in the Fog (1945) as Accident Witness (uncredited)
  • Pistol Packin' Nitwits (1945) as Barfly
  • Off Again, On Again (1945) as Man Going Hunting (uncredited)
  • A Hit with a Miss (1945) as Referee (uncredited)
  • Three Pests in a Mess (1945) as Devil (uncredited)
  • Christmas Holiday (1944) as Jury Member (uncredited)
  • Lost in a Harem (1944) as Native in Café (uncredited)
  • Jungle Woman (1944) as Inquest Juror (uncredited)
  • Busy Buddies (1944) as Egg Customer (uncredited)
  • Can't Help Singing (1944) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Enter Arsène Lupin (1944) as Airport Employee (uncredited)
  • Movie Pests (1944) as Man Whose Hat Gets Sat On (uncredited)
  • Sailor's Holiday (1944)
  • Pick a Peck of Plumbers (1944) as Elvis - Groundskeeper (uncredited)
  • Spook Louder (1943) as Devil Costume Spy
  • Crazy House (1943) as Keystone Kop (uncredited)
  • After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943) as Workman
  • The Chance of a Lifetime (1943) as Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
  • His Wedding Scare (1943) as Fireman
  • True to Life (1943) as Man on Street (uncredited)
  • So This Is Washington (1943) as Steve Reynolds - Station Agent (uncredited)
  • Here Comes Mr. Zerk (1943) as Neighbor
  • The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Wallpaper Hanger (uncredited)
  • Over My Dead Body (1942) as Juror
  • It Happened in Flatbush (1942) as Team Trainer (uncredited)
  • Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! (1942) as Soldier
  • The Adventures of Martin Eden (1942)
  • Honky Tonk (1941) as Dental Patient (uncredited)
  • Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Second Chorus (1941) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Double Cross (1941) as Miggs
  • I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Pedestrian newspaper buyer (uncredited)
  • Lady from Louisiana (1941) as Lottery Winner
  • Cadet Girl (1941) as Minor Role (uncredited)
  • The Perfect Snob (1941) as Baggage Man (uncredited)
  • Melody for Three (1941) as Mr. Bates (uncredited)
  • The Westerner (1940) as Man at Ticket Window (uncredited)
  • Two Girls on Broadway (1940) as Man with Seal (uncredited)
  • Li'l Abner (1940) as Bachelor, Sadies Hawkins Day Race
  • Trail of the Vigilantes (1940) as Bartender
  • Flowing Gold (1940) as Man Waiting for Job (uncredited)
  • The Green Hornet (1940) as Watchman (uncredited)
  • You're Not So Tough (1940) as Store Proprietor
  • Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) as Ed the Plumber
  • High School (1940) as Junk Man
  • Phantom of Chinatown (1940) as Detective in Refrigerator
  • The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) as Pinball Addict
  • The Heckler (1940) as Baseball Spectator with Toupee
  • Wildcat Bus (1940) as (uncredited)
  • Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) as First Taxicab Driver
  • Frontier Marshal (1939) as Drunk
  • Sergeant Madden (1939) as Drunk
  • Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) as Keystone Cop
  • Mooching Through Georgia (1939) as Union Soldier
  • Our Leading Citizen (1939) as Porter
  • Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) as Policeman
  • Invitation to Happiness (1939) as Joe, the Cook (uncredited)
  • Tell No Tales (1939) as Tramp Comic (uncredited)
  • The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939) as Legion Member (uncredited)
  • Meet Dr. Christian (1939) as Patient in Waiting Room
  • Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Rancher (uncredited)
  • Big Town Czar (1939) as Thompson
  • Little Miss Broadway (1938) as Band Member
  • Professor Beware (1938) as Billboard Painter
  • Sing, You Sinners (1938) as Lunch Counter Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Sally, Irene and Mary (1938) as Snack Vendor
  • The Jury's Secret (1938) as Shabby Man
  • Love on a Budget (1938) as Small Furniture Mover
  • Stella Dallas (1937) as Train Passenger (uncredited)
  • Double Wedding (1937) as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
  • The Good Old Soak (1937) as Bit Role
  • The Mighty Treve (1937) as Rancher at Auction
  • Mountain Justice (1937) as Juror at Ruth's Trial
  • You're a Sweetheart (1937) as Game Player (uncredited)
  • Man Of The People (1937) as Hot Clam Harry Foster (uncredited)
  • Modern Times (1936) as Assembly Line Worker Next to Big Bill (uncredited)
  • After the Thin Man (1936) as Trainman (uncredited)
  • Half Shot Shooters (1936) as Officer (uncredited)
  • Wedding Present (1936)
  • Movie Maniacs (1936) as Guard (uncredited)
  • Man Hunt (1936) as Pete (uncredited)
  • White Fang (1936) as Man with Magic Lantern
  • Rhythm on the Range (1936) as Automobile Driver
  • The Peppery Salt (1936) as The Cabbie
  • Les Misérables (1935) as Drunk at Inn
  • She Couldn't Take It (1935) as Waiter
  • Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) as Street Cleaner (uncredited)
  • Maybe It's Love (1935) as Second Complaining Husband (uncredited)
  • Steamboat Round the Bend (1935) as Jailbird
  • Music Is Magic (1935) as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
  • The Murder Man (1935) as Warden's Secretary (uncredited)
  • Uncivil Warriors (1935) as Confederate Sentry (uncredited)
  • Stage Frights (1935)
  • The Calling of Dan Matthews (1935) as Card Player (uncredited)
  • I Don't Remember (1935) as Cop
  • Broadway Bill (1934) as Bettor on Broadway Bill (uncredited)
  • The Dancing Millionaire (1934) as Squared Circle Waiter
  • The Personality Kid (1934) as Health Lecture Heckler
  • Jail Birds of Paradise (1934) as Prisoner
  • Baby Face (1933) as Speakeasy Waiter (uncredited)
  • The Bowery (1933) as Pug (uncredited)
  • Riders of Destiny (1933) as Elmer - Henchman
  • The Chief (1933) as Man Dropping Coin in Hat
  • Private Detective 62 (1933) as Bartender (Uncredited)
  • She Done Him Wrong (1933) as Street Cleaner (uncredited)
  • Lilly Turner (1933) as Diner Counterman (uncredited)
  • Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) as Undetermined Secondary Role
  • The Keyhole (1933) as Mr. Smith - Man Exiting Room 410 (uncredited)
  • Hollywood on Parade No. A-6 (1933) as Self (uncredited)
  • Young Ironsides (1932) as House Detective
  • Me and My Gal (1932) as Bank Robbery Accomplice (uncredited)
  • The Wet Parade (1932) as Drunk (uncredited)
  • Dumb Dicks (1932) as Dopey
  • What Price Hollywood? (1932) as Car Owner (uncredited)
  • The Spot on the Rug (1932) as Detective
  • Million Dollar Legs (1932) as Secret Emissary #2 (uncredited)
  • The Passionate Plumber (1932) as Hunter with Rifle at Duel (uncredited)
  • Law of the North (1932) as Jailbird
  • Trailing the Killer (1932) as Windy
  • Cimarron (1931) as (uncredited)
  • A Connecticut Yankee (1931) as Sneezing Man at Radio Station (uncredited)
  • Traveling Husbands (1931) as Al - Room Service Waiter
  • Iron Man (1931) as Prizefight Second (uncredited)
  • Law of the Sea (1931) as Fireman
  • All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Joseph Hammacher (uncredited)
  • Soup to Nuts (1930) as Ted's Checkers Opponent (uncredited)
  • Mickey's Champs (1930)
  • The Show of Shows (1929) as Ice Man in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number (uncredited)
  • Side Street (1929) as Drunk at Party (uncredited)
  • Night Parade (1929) as Heinie
  • Tiger Rose (1929) as Gus
  • The Circus (1928) as Clown (uncredited)
  • Horseman of the Plains (1928) as Snowshoe
  • Beau Broadway (1928) as Dijuha
  • A Trick of Hearts (1928) as Blackface Comic
  • The Air Circus (1928) as Jerry McSwiggin
  • Feel My Pulse (1928) as Her Patient
  • Silk Stockings (1927) as Watchman
  • Beware of Widows (1927) as Captain
  • Drums of the Desert (1927) as Hi-Lo
  • Ham and Eggs at the Front (1927) as Eggs (as Charlie Conklin)
  • The Girl in the Pullman (1927) as Old Black Joe
  • The Sap (1926) as Wienie Duke
  • Fig Leaves (1926) as Eddie McSwiggen
  • Whispering Wires (1926) as Jasper, the Butler
  • The Man Upstairs (1926) as Mose
  • Hard Boiled (1926) as Bill Grimes
  • More Pay - Less Work (1926) as Janitor
  • The Night Cry (1926) as Tony
  • The Fighting Edge (1926)
  • The Gold Rush (1925) as Prospector (uncredited)
  • Below the Line (1925) as Deputy Sheriff
  • Clash of the Wolves (1925) as Alkali Bill
  • Red Hot Tires (1925) as Coachman
  • Seven Sinners (1925) as Scarlet Fever Sanders
  • A Fool and His Money (1925) as Citizen
  • Hogan's Alley (1925) as The Stranger's Friend
  • The Marriage Circus (1925) as Laundry Deliveryman
  • Troubles of a Bride (1924) as Jeff
  • George Washington, Jr. (1924) as Eton Ham
  • The Reckless Age (1924)
  • The Cyclone Rider (1924) as Remus
  • Roaring Lions at Home (1924)
  • Find Your Man (1924) as Lumberjack
  • The Day of Faith (1923) as Yegg Darby
  • Step Forward (1922) as The Automobile Salesman
  • She Sighed by the Seaside (1921) as 2nd Suitor
  • Married Life (1920) as Not 100% - Hospital Doctor
  • Wet and Warmer (1920) as Bellboy
  • Married n' Everything (1920) as A Man's Man
  • Married n' Everything (1920) Director
  • The Kick in High Life (1920) as Knockout Clancy
  • Yankee Doodle in Berlin (1919) as Prussian Guard Drill Leader
  • Hearts and Flowers (1919) as Guest with Pea Shooter
  • Cupid's Day Off (1919) as 2nd Shoe Salesman
  • Who's Your Father? (1918) as Comedy Bit (uncredited)
  • Are Married Policemen Safe? (1918)
  • It Pays to Exercise (1918) as The Bailiff
  • She Loved Him Plenty (1918)
  • When Damon Fell for Pythias (1917) as Pythias
  • His Merry Mix-Up (1917)
  • I've Got Yer Number (1916)
  • She Wrote a Play and Played It (1916) as The Hero
  • A Shadowed Shadow (1916) as Pete the Prowler