Charley Chase

Charley Chase

Known For

Acting

Born

October 19, 1893

Died

June 20, 1940 (aged 46)

Birthplace

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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.