My Autobiography

By: Charles Chaplin, David Robinson - introduction

Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd

The life of the silent film and comedy icon, in his own words - "the best autobiography every ever written by an actor...an astonishing work" (Chicago Tribune).

Take an unforgettable journey with the man George Bernard Shaw called "the only genius to come out of the movie industry" as he moves from his impoverished South London childhood to the heights of Hollywood wealth and fame; from the McCarthy-era investigations to his founding of United Artists to his "reverse migration" back to Europe.

Charlie Chaplin's heartfelt and hilarious autobiography - one of the very first celebrity memoirs - tells the story of his life, showcasing all the charms, peculiarities and deeply-held beliefs that made him such an endearing and lasting character.

My Autobiography offers dedicated Chaplin fans and casual admirers alike an astonishing glimpse into the heart and the mind of Hollywood's original genius maverick.

©1964 Charles Chaplin (P)2022 Tantor

Beautiful insight for the history of film and 20th century

This is a fascinating personal viewpoint of Chaplin’s journey through life, art, politics and wars. This is the best way to learn history, through the personal stories of those who lived them.
Well read.

Best book I ever ‘heard’ on audible. I learned so so much.

Best book. Best narrator. I really thought I was there with Chaplin the entire time. Learned so much. So many geniuses throughout the book. I would stop and google them all. Fascinating life. So ashamed of the USA and how they treated him. But in the end he lived a better, fuller life in Switzerland. To say I loved the book would be an understatement - too simple. To say the narrator deserved an award for his performance would be too trite. There are no words. The man was a genius and we were lucky he took the time to write his own biography. We were lucky he shared his many many talents. I cry and laugh at his movies. Shame on america to discard this treasure. I will now go pay tribute in Switzerland to his gravesite. Hopefully he knows what everlasting creation he left behind for us. I know now.

Great book

One of the best books I’ve ever read would recommend to anyone interested in history of America and Europe

Thank you for everything Charlie

I have too much to say to say much other than this; I was 8 months old when you passed away, yet I’m so oddly drawn to you, your work, your life, and your spirit that those around me are veritably puzzled. If you are a ghost of yourself somewhere in the ether, please say hello as I visit the astral often and would love to sit and chat with you over dinner.

Thank you for sharing your darkness and your light with the world. You were a generation before me and you have touched me deeply. You are forever youthful and brilliant in my purview Mr. Chaplin. The world owes you the biggest smiles and laughter as this was your truest gift to us all.

We love you Charlie Chaplin. Thank you for the love and the laughter.

I think Charlie just became a hero of mine

Really terrific and perfect narration. Charlie seems to have predicted the contemporary world. I’m happy for him he didn’t live to see it.

unexpected great read

I thought thus would be boring and too old for me. quite the contrary, Charlie Chaplin was a genius, hard working, had morals. business sense and was a good guy. really enjoyed this one.

His childhood

I really enjoyed the deep dive into a psychological analysis and slow degradation of his mother’s mind throughout the story. I could listen to this man’s voice all day. I loved the book and the movie.

Excellently written excellently preformed.

This was a lovely audiobook. The narrator gives a wonderful performance and the book gives a intimate look into a truly unique life.

I took down so many quotes reading this. Chaplin has a gift for turning a phrase.

Wonderful book

Full of the past and remarkable people. Chaplin comes across as a thoroughly decent chap gifted by the gods. His courage and fortitude are an inspiration.

Very impressive and heartfelt

I knew very little about Charlie Chaplin. This was a wonderful accounting of a very unique and full life. From lowest lows to soaring heights, mixed and blended articulately. Now I need to watch some rather old films!