Chevy Chase
Born in Вудсток, Нью-Йорк, США, Chevy Chase became one of Other's most celebrated Actors during the Greatest Generation era.
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, born into a prominent entertainment industry family. Chase worked a plethora of odd jobs before moving into comedy acting with National Lampoon. He quickly became a key cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live, where his Weekend Update skit soon became a staple of the show. As both a performer and writer, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards out of five nominati
"His groundbreaking role as the original anchor of "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live in its debut season instantly propelled him to stardom." — About Chevy Chase
| Metric | Chevy Chase | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 82 | 53 | +29 yrs |
| Career length | 64 yrs | ~35 yrs | +29 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Chevy Chase
Did you know that Chevy Chase originally trained as a pre-med student at Haverford College before transferring to Bard College where he majored in English?
- His stage name "Chevy" was a nickname given by his grandmother, inspired by the medieval English ballad "The Ballad of Chevy Chase."
- Chase briefly played drums for the jazz-rock band Chameleon and was a member of The Leather Canary with Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.
- He was an original member of the National Lampoon Radio Hour, a comedic predecessor to Saturday Night Live.
- Before comedy, Chase worked a variety of odd jobs including taxi driver, truck driver, and even a waiter.
- He was the very first cast member to leave Saturday Night Live mid-season after its inaugural year.
His groundbreaking role as the original anchor of "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live in its debut season instantly propelled him to stardom. This segment, which he also co-wrote, became a staple of the show and showcased his unique blend of deadpan humor and physical comedy, laying the foundation for his subsequent successful film career.
Chevy Chase's distinctive physical comedy and satirical wit influenced generations of comedians, solidifying his status as an iconic figure in American sketch comedy and film. He remains synonymous with classic holiday comedies and the early success of Saturday Night Live.