
Chevy Chase
- Date of Birth: 1943-10-08
- Place of Birth: Woodstock, New York, USA
Biography
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... 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 nominations. Chase is also well-known for his portrayal of the character Clark Griswold in four National Lampoon's Vacation films, and for his roles in other successful comedies such as Caddyshack (1980), Fletch (1985), and ¡Three Amigos! (1986). He has hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. He played the character Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC comedy series Community from 2009 to 2014.

Love, Gilda
Documentary • 2018 April

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Documentary • 2005 February

National Lampoon's Vacation
Comedy, Adventure • 1983 July

Brothers and Sisters
Drama • 2006 September

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Documentary • 2013 April

This Emotional Life
Documentary • 2010 January

The Oscars
• 1953 March

Starrcast V: The Roast of Ric Flair
Comedy • 2022 July

Basketball: A Love Story
Documentary • 2018 September

Golden Globe Awards
Talk • 1944 January