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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, born as Cornelius Crane Chase, is an American comedian, actor, and writer who became popular as the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976). His recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show and earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards out of four nominations. After leaving Saturday Night Live early in its second season, he established himself as a leading man, starring in some of the most successful comedy films of the 1980s. This includes his Golden Globe–nominated role in the romantic comedy Foul Play (1978), portrayal of Ty Webb in Caddyshack, Clark W. Griswold in five National Lampoon's Vacation films, and Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher in Fletch. He hosted the Academy Awards twice and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. Chase had a popularity resurgence with his role as Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC sitcom Community (2009–2014).
Chase was born in Lower Manhattan on October 8, 1943, and grew up in Woodstock, New York. He studied at Bard College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1967. His mother, Cathalene Parker, was a concert pianist and librettist, while his father, Edward Tinsley "Ned" Chase, was a Manhattan book editor and magazine writer. He was named by his adoptive grandfather, Cornelius, while his nickname "Chevy" was gifted by his grandmother from the medieval English ballad "The Ballad of Chevy Chase".
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Cornelius Crane Chase
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: October 8, 1943
Occupations: Comedian, Actor, Writer
Years Active: 1967-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Suzanne Hewitt, Jacqueline Carlin, Jayni Luke
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Awards and Nominations Received by Chevy Chase
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Movies Featuring Chevy Chase
The Last Laugh
Belushi
Goose on the Loose
Love, Gilda
Hedgehogs
The Last Movie Star
Three Amigos!
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Funny Farm
Fletch Lives
Fletch
Oh Heavenly Dog
National Lampoon's European Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Spies Like Us
Nothing But Trouble
National Lampoon's Vacation
Foul Play
Snow Day
Modern Problems
Caddyshack
Seems Like Old Times
Zoom
Vegas Vacation
Follow That Bird
Dirty Work
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee
Inside Story: National Lampoon’s Vacation
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Hotel Hell Vacation
Presidential Reunion
Someplace with a Mountain
Not Another Not Another Movie
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Wishin’ and Hopin’
Bobby the Hedgehog
A Christmas in Vermont
Ellie Parker
The Scrambled States of America
The Karate Dog
Pete’s a Pizza
Cutlass
Our Italian Husband
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Celsius 41.11
The Secret Policeman’s Ball: The Ball in the Hall
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Life of Python
Voices That Care
The Martin & Lewis Story: The Last Great Comedy Team
Under the Rainbow
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Live Aid
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
The Earth Day Special
Here’s Looking At You, Warner Bros.
Deal of the Century
The Couch Trip
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Panda vs. Aliens
Lemmings
A Century of Cinema
Grease Day USA
Tunnel Vision
The Groove Tube
The Paul Simon Special
Stay Cool
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Man of the House
Glisten and the Merry Mission
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Zombie Town
Jack and the Beanstalk
Career Timeline
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2011
Inside Story: National Lampoon’s Vacation
Self
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Self
Someplace with a Mountain
Narrator (voice)
Not Another Not Another Movie
Max Storm
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Self - Interviewee
1991
Nothing But Trouble
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
Here’s Looking At You, Warner Bros.
Self
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