Charley Chase
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
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025
- No poster
The Parrott Chase
2009
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- No poster
Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen
2007
as (archive footage)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as (archive footage)
4 Clowns
1970
as (archive footage)
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
1967
30 Years of Fun
1963
as (archive footage)
Days of Thrills and Laughter
1961
as Self (archive footage)
When Comedy Was King
1960
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy
1957
as archive footage
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
1942
as Self (archive footage)
His Bridal Fright
1940
as Charley
South of the Boudoir
1940
as Charley Chase
The Heckler
1940
as Noisy
The Awful Goof
1939
as Charley
Teacher's Pest
1939
as Charley Chase
Skinny the Moocher
1939
as Charley Chase
Rattling Romeo
1939
as Charley
The Chump Takes a Bump
1939
as Charley Chase
The Sap Takes a Wrap
1939
as Charley
Pie a la Maid
1938
as Charley
A Nag in the Bag
1938
as Racetrack Announcer (voice)
The Nightshirt Bandit
1938
as Professor Chase
Many Sappy Returns
1938
as Charley Chase