Statue of Charlie Chaplin, Bronze statue in Waterville, Ireland.
The life-sized bronze statue shows Charlie Chaplin as his famous character, the Tramp, gazing toward Ballinskelligs Bay. The artist Alan Ryan Hall created the work, which sits along the waterfront on the Waterville Heritage Trail.
Chaplin first came to Waterville in 1959 after Walt Disney recommended the place and returned with his family for many years afterward. The statue was erected in 1998 to honor his long relationship with this coastal town.
The statue marks Chaplin's deep attachment to this fishing village and draws visitors who want to learn about his connection to the place. Each August, locals and tourists gather here for a comedy film festival that celebrates the actor's legacy.
The statue stands along the waterfront and is easy to reach on foot as a stop on popular walking routes in the region. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather and wind since the location is open and exposed to the sea.
Funding for the project came directly from Josephine Chaplin, who managed her father's affairs from Paris and acquired rights to many of his films. Her backing was essential to making this memorial possible at this Irish coastal location.
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