Charley Chase

Charley Chase

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Baltimore, Maryland, USA
October 19, 1893

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.

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Representative Works

Hello Trouble
Hello Trouble
6.0
/ English
Dog Shy
Dog Shy
7.1
/ English
Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party
6.8
/ English
Fighting Fluid
Fighting Fluid
6.8
/ English
Sons of the Desert
Sons of the Desert
7.1
/ English
Movie Night
Movie Night
6.7
/ English
Limousine Love
Limousine Love
6.0
/ English
Outdoor Pajamas
Outdoor Pajamas
6.0
/ English
Painless Love
Painless Love
9.0
/ English
Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks
6.8
/ English
Hello Baby!
Hello Baby!
6.3
/ English
The Masquerader
The Masquerader
5.7
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Hello Trouble
1918Nominee

Best Performance

Hello Trouble

Dog Shy
1926Nominee

Best Performance

Dog Shy

Hollywood Party
1937Nominee

Best Performance

Hollywood Party

Career Highlights

Fighting Fluid
1925Highlight

Best Performance

Fighting Fluid

Sons of the Desert
1933Highlight

Best Performance

Sons of the Desert

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