Each sentence contains an appositive phrase. Determine whether the appositive phrase is essential or non–essential. Mark the sentence that punctuates the appositive phrase correctly.

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Charlie Chaplin a former stage actor began his film career in 1914.
Charlie Chaplin a former stage actor began his film career in 1914.

Charlie Chaplin, a former stage actor, began his film career in 1914.

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The appositive phrase in this sentence is "a former stage actor". It provides additional information about Charlie Chaplin. The appositive phrase is non-essential because it can be removed from the sentence without changing the meaning. Therefore, the correct punctuation for this sentence is:

Charlie Chaplin, a former stage actor, began his film career in 1914.