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Charley Chase
Born 1893-10-19Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)RoleThe Parrott Chase(archive footage) (uncredited)Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen(archive footage)Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys(archive footage)4 Clowns(archive footage)The Further Perils of Laurel and HardyRole30 Years of Fun(archive footage)Days of Thrills and LaughterSelf (archive footage)When Comedy Was King(archive footage) (uncredited)The Golden Age of Comedyarchive footageScreen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)Self (archive footage)His Bridal FrightCharleySouth of the BoudoirCharley ChaseThe HecklerNoisyThe Awful GoofCharleyTeacher's PestCharley ChaseSkinny the MoocherCharley ChaseRattling RomeoCharleyThe Chump Takes a BumpCharley ChaseThe Sap Takes a WrapCharleyPie a la MaidCharleyA Nag in the BagRacetrack Announcer (voice)The Nightshirt BanditProfessor ChaseMany Sappy ReturnsCharley Chase