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.

Known For

Something Simple

Charley

Sons of the Desert

Charley

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

(archive footage)

Tillie's Punctured Romance

Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)

South of the Boudoir

Charley Chase

Call of the Cuckoo

Asylum Inmate

Hard Knocks

Jimmie Jump

When Comedy Was King

(archive footage) (uncredited)