Charley Chase
Acting
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 349
Movies (349)
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)2025- The Parrott Chase2009(archive footage) (uncredited)
- Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen2007(archive footage)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys1992(archive footage)
The Three Stooges Follies1974Directing
4 Clowns1970(archive footage)
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy1967
30 Years of Fun1963(archive footage)
Days of Thrills and Laughter1961Self (archive footage)
When Comedy Was King1960(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy1957archive footage
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)1942Self (archive footage)
His Bridal Fright1940Charley
South of the Boudoir1940Charley Chase
The Heckler1940Noisy
The Awful Goof1939Charley
Teacher's Pest1939Charley Chase- Static in the Attic1939Directing
Skinny the Moocher1939Charley Chase
Rattling Romeo1939Charley
Saved by the Belle1939Directing
The Chump Takes a Bump1939Charley Chase- Boom Goes the Groom1939Directing
The Sap Takes a Wrap1939Charley- Mutiny on the Body1939Directing
Pie a la Maid1938Charley
Flat Foot Stooges1938Directing
A Nag in the Bag1938Racetrack Announcer (voice)
The Nightshirt Bandit1938Professor Chase
Mutts to You1938Directing