Chaplin is a 1992 biographical comedy-drama film about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin. Robert Downey Jr. gives a transformative performance as Chaplin, capturing the iconic actor's mannerisms and comedic genius. The film explores Chaplin's rise to fame, his personal life, and his struggles with the changing film industry. Downey Jr.'s portrayal earned him widespread praise and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.