Charley Chase
Born
19 October 1893 (132)
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also known as
Charles Joseph Parrott, Charles Parrott
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 (40)
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025
The Parrott Chase
2009
Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen
2007
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
The Three Stooges Follies
1974
4 Clowns
1970
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967
30 Years of Fun
1963
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961
When Comedy Was King
1960
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
1942
His Bridal Fright
1940
South of the Boudoir
1940
The Heckler
1940
The Awful Goof
1939
Teacher's Pest
1939
Static in the Attic
1939
Skinny the Moocher
1939
Rattling Romeo
1939
Saved by the Belle
1939
The Chump Takes a Bump
1939
Boom Goes the Groom
1939
The Sap Takes a Wrap
1939
Mutiny on the Body
1939
Pie a la Maid
1938
Flat Foot Stooges
1938
A Nag in the Bag
1938
The Nightshirt Bandit
1938
Mutts to You
1938
Many Sappy Returns
1938
Violent Is the Word for Curly
1938
Halfway to Hollywood
1938
Ankles Away
1938
The Mind Needer
1938
Tassels in the Air
1938
Time Out for Trouble
1938
The Old Raid Mule
1938
Man Bites Lovebug
1937
Oh, What a Knight!
1937