Josephine Chaplin - Actor Profile

Josephine Chaplin

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
15Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1949
Birth Place: Santa Monica, California, USA

About Josephine Chaplin

Josephine (Josie) Hannah Chaplin (March 28, 1949 - July 13, 2023) was an actress and the daughter of actor/comedian/director Charlie Chaplin and his last wife, Oona O'Neill. Her siblings include Geraldine Chaplin, Christopher Chaplin and Michael Chaplin. She was also half-sister to Sydney Chaplin, Charles Chaplin, Jr. and Norman Chaplin. She was seen in a number of films, including her father's Limelight and A Countess from Hong Kong. She had a son Julien Ronet (born 1980) by Maurice Ronet, with whom she lived until his death. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Josephine (Josie) Hannah Chaplin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Josephine Chaplin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Josephine Chaplin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Josephine Chaplin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Josephine Chaplin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Limelight, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Josephine Chaplin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Josephine Chaplin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Josephine Chaplin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Downtown Heat Maria Flop Similar →
1985 Cop au Vin Delphine Moreasseau Average Similar →
1984 The Bay Boy - Average Similar →
1982 La Guérilléra (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Jack the Ripper Cynthia Average Similar →
1976 Doctor Francoise Gailland Hélène Varèse Flop Similar →
1976 The Peaks of Zelengore Milena Average Similar →
1974 Shadowman Martine Average Similar →
1974 The Four Charlots Musketeers 2 Constance Flop Similar →
1974 The Four Charlots Musketeers Constance Flop Similar →
1972 Escape to the Sun Nina Kaplan Flop Similar →
1972 The Canterbury Tales May Average Similar →
1972 Scandal Man Edith Flop Similar →
1967 A Countess from Hong Kong Young Girl Average Similar →
1952 Limelight Child on Steps (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Josephine Chaplin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Josephine Chaplin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josephine Chaplin is "Limelight" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Josephine Chaplin acted in?

Josephine Chaplin has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Josephine Chaplin?

Other notable films include "Cop au Vin", "The Canterbury Tales", and "A Countess from Hong Kong".

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