Chevy Chase

About

Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, born into a prominent entertainment industry family. Chase worked a plethora of odd jobs before moving into comedy acting with National Lampoon. He quickly became a key cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live, where his Weekend Update skit soon became a staple of the show. As both a performer and writer, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards out of five nominations. Chase is also well-known for his portrayal of the character Clark Griswold in four National Lampoon's Vacation films, and for his roles in other successful comedies such as Caddyshack (1980), Fletch (1985), and ¡Three Amigos! (1986). He has hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. He played the character Pierce...

Known for

Law & OrderSeries • 1990Family GuySeries • 1999CommunitySeries • 2009The NannySeries • 1993Brothers and SistersSeries • 2006Hot in ClevelandSeries • 2010ChuckSeries • 2007The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992National Lampoon's VacationMovie • 1983National Lampoon's Christmas VacationMovie • 1989VacationMovie • 2015Hot Tub Time MachineMovie • 2010Vegas VacationMovie • 1997HeroMovie • 1992ZoomMovie • 2006Orange CountyMovie • 2002Memoirs of an Invisible ManMovie • 1992National Lampoon's European VacationMovie • 1985Spies Like UsMovie • 1985CaddyshackMovie • 1980¡Three Amigos!Movie • 1986Hot Tub Time Machine 2Movie • 2015FletchMovie • 1985Foul PlayMovie • 1978