Charley Chase

Charley Chase

  • Birthday: 10/19/1893
  • Deathday: 6/20/1940
  • Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Charles Joseph Parrott, Charles Parrott, Charles Parrot, Charley Parrott, Charlie Chase, Charles Chase, Jimmy Jump

Biography

Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally as Charley Chase, was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director best known for his work in Hal Roach short film comedies. Born Charles Joseph Parrott in Baltimore, Maryland, Charley Chase began performing in vaudeville as a teenager and started his career in films by working in film in 1912.

Filmography

Dough and Dynamite
Release date: 10/26/1914

Dough and Dynamite

Role(s): Customer

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Mabel's Busy Day
Release date: 6/13/1914

Mabel's Busy Day

Role(s): Spectator

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The Masquerader
Release date: 8/27/1914

The Masquerader

Role(s): Actor

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Sons of the Desert
Release date: 12/29/1933

Sons of the Desert

Role(s): Charley

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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Release date: 4/5/1992

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Role(s): (archive footage)

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