Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which famous comedian was born April 16, 1889?"
...Charles Spencer Chaplin, known simply as Charlie Chaplin, lived with his single mother and brother in the Kennington district. Embroiled in poverty, his mother found herself unable to care for him, so she sent him to a workhouse at only seven years old. He and his brother were later sent to an institution for destitute children in 1898. His mother required care in a mental asylum after developing psychosis. Charlie enrolled in theater at age 14 and earned praise for his dancing skills. He won a following with his performance in "Sherlock Holmes" and toured in the production, launching his budding career. Source: SuccessStory.com
