Charley Chase
- Born
- October 19, 1893
- Died
- June 20, 1940 (46 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)Film
- 2009The Parrott ChaseThe Parrott ChaseFilm · (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2007Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent ScreenKings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent ScreenFilm · (archive footage)
- 1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the BoysFilm · (archive footage)
- 19704 ClownsFilm · (archive footage)
- 1967The Further Perils of Laurel and HardyFilm
- 196330 Years of FunFilm · (archive footage)
- 1961Days of Thrills and LaughterFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 1960When Comedy Was KingFilm · (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1957The Golden Age of ComedyFilm · archive footage
- 1942Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)Film · Self (archive footage)
- 1940His Bridal FrightFilm · Charley
- 1940South of the BoudoirFilm · Charley Chase
- 1940The HecklerFilm · Noisy
- 1939The Awful GoofFilm · Charley
- 1939Teacher's PestFilm · Charley Chase
- 1939Skinny the MoocherFilm · Charley Chase
- 1939Rattling RomeoFilm · Charley
- 1939The Chump Takes a BumpFilm · Charley Chase
- 1939The Sap Takes a WrapFilm · Charley
- 1938Pie a la MaidFilm · Charley
- 1938A Nag in the BagFilm · Racetrack Announcer (voice)
- 1938The Nightshirt BanditFilm · Professor Chase
- 1938Many Sappy ReturnsFilm · Charley Chase
- 1938The Mind NeederFilm · Charley Chase
- 1938Time Out for TroubleFilm · Charley
- 1937Man Bites LovebugFilm · Charles Clayfoot Chase
- 1937The Big SquirtFilm · Charley Chase
- 1937Calling All DoctorsFilm · Charley Chase
- 1937The Wrong Miss WrightFilm · Charley Chase
- 1937From Bad to WorseFilm · Charley Chase
- 1937The Grand HooterFilm · Charley Chase
- 1937Hollywood PartyFilm · Charley Chan Chase, Co-Host
- 1936Kelly the SecondFilm · Dr. J. Willoughby Klum
- 1936On the Wrong TrekFilm · Charley Chase
- 1936Vamp Till ReadyFilm · Charley
- 1936Neighborhood HouseFilm · Charley Chase
- 1936The Count Takes the CountFilm · Charley Chase
- 1935Public Ghost # 1Film · Charley Chase
- 1935Life Hesitates at 40Life Hesitates at 40Film · Charley Chase
- 1935Manhattan Monkey BusinessFilm · Charley
- 1935Nurse to You!Film · Charley
- 1935The Four Star BoarderFilm · Charley
- 1935Southern ExposureFilm · Colonel Charley Chase / Pappy Chase
- 1935Poker at EightPoker at EightFilm · Charley
- 1935Okay Toots!Okay Toots!Film · Charley
- 1934The Chases of Pimple StreetFilm · Charley Chase
- 1934Fate's FatheadFilm · Charley Chase
- 1934You Said a Hatful!Film · Charley
- 1934Something SimpleFilm · Charley
- 1934It Happened One DayFilm · Charley
- 1934Another Wild IdeaFilm · Charley
- 1934I'll Take VanillaFilm · Charley
- 1934Four PartsFilm · Charley
- 1934The Cracked Ice ManFilm · Charley Chase
- 1933Sons of the DesertFilm · Charley★ 7.1
- 1933Luncheon at TwelveFilm · Charley Chase
- 1933Sherman Said ItFilm · Charley
- 1933Midsummer MushFilm · Charley
- 1933Arabian TightsFilm · Charley
- 1933His Silent RacketFilm · Charley
- 1933Nature in the WrongFilm · Charley Chase
- 1933Fallen ArchesFilm · Charley Chase
- 1932Mr. BrideFilm · Charley
- 1932Now We'll Tell OneFilm · Charley
- 1932Girl GriefFilm · Charley
- 1932Young IronsidesFilm · Fearless
- 1932First in WarFilm · Sgt. Chase
- 1932In Walked CharleyFilm · Mr. Chase
- 1932The Nickel NurserFilm · Charley Chase
- 1932The Tabasco KidFilm · Charley / Francisco Murietta
- 1931Hasty MarriageFilm · Charley Chase
- 1931What a Bozo!Film · Charley Chase
- 1931Skip the Maloo!Film · Duke Chase
- 1931The Panic Is OnFilm · Charley Chase
- 1931One of the SmithsFilm · Charley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.
- 1931Rough SeasFilm · Pvt. Charley Chase
- 1931Messing AroundMessing AroundFilm · Carlos
- 1931Little DaddyFilm · Chubby (singing voice)
- 1931The lady from ChicagoFilm · Charley Chase
- 1931The Pip from PittsburgFilm · Charley
- 1931The soul of the partyThe soul of the partyFilm · Carlitos
- 1931Thundering TenorsFilm · Charles A. Chase
- 1930High C'sFilm · Sgt. Charles Augustus Chase
- 1930A gray in the airFilm · Carlos Chase
- 1930Keep the BombKeep the BombFilm
- 1930Looser Than LooseFilm · Charley
- 1930Hey, skirts!Hey, skirts!Film · Charley
- 1930The prince of the dollarThe prince of the dollarFilm
- 1930Gold DiggersGold DiggersFilm
- 1930Dollar DizzyFilm · Charley Chase
- 1930Follies of loveFollies of loveFilm · Carlos
- 1930Shy in spite of himselfShy in spite of himselfFilm
- 1930Girl ShockFilm · Charley
- 1930Fast WorkFilm · Charley
- 1930Fifty Million HusbandsFilm · Charley Chase
- 1930The golf playerThe golf playerFilm
- 1930The golferThe golferFilm
- 1930All Teed UpFilm · Mr Chase
- 1930Whispering WhoopeeFilm · Charley
- 1930The Real McCoyFilm · Charley
- 1929Great Gobs!Film · Charley - 1st Sailor
- 1929Stepping OutFilm · Charley
- 1929Crazy FeetFilm · Charley
- 1929Snappy SneezerFilm · Charley
- 1929Modern LoveFilm · John Jones
- 1929Leaping LoveFilm · Charley Chase
- 1929The Big SquawkFilm · Charley
- 1929Movie NightFilm · Charley Chase
- 1929Thin TwinsThin TwinsFilm · Charley
- 1929Loud SoupFilm · Charley Chase
- 1929Off to BuffaloOff to BuffaloFilm · Charley Chase
- 1929Ruby LipsFilm · Charley
- 1928Chasing HusbandsFilm · Charley
- 1928The BoosterFilm · Charley
- 1928All PartsAll PartsFilm
- 1928Is Everybody Happy?Film · Charley
- 1928Imagine My EmbarrassmentFilm · Charley
- 1928The Fight PestThe Fight PestFilm · Charley
- 1928Limousine LoveFilm · The Groom
- 1928Aching YouthFilm · Charley
- 1928The Family GroupFilm
- 1928All for NothingFilm
- 1927Never the Dames Shall MeetFilm · Charley
- 1927Assistant WivesFilm · Charley - the Husband
- 1927The Way of All PantsFilm · Charley
- 1927Call of the CuckooFilm · Asylum Inmate★ 5.8
- 1927Now I'll Tell OneFilm · Charley
- 1927The Lighter That FailedFilm · Charley
- 1927The Sting of StingsFilm · Charley
- 1927What Women Did for MeFilm · Charley
- 1927UsFilm · Charley
- 1927The Glorious FourthFilm · Top Hat Inebriate
- 1927Fluttering HeartsFilm · Charley
- 1927Bigger and Better BlondesFilm · Charley
- 1927Forgotten SweetiesFilm · Thurston
- 1927A One Mama ManFilm · Willie Shoemaker / Count Tosky
- 1927Are Brunettes Safe?Film · The Newspaper Columnist / Bud Gordon
- 1927Many Scrappy ReturnsFilm · Charley
- 1926There Ain't No Santa ClausFilm · Charley
- 1926Be Your AgeFilm · Charley - the Bashful Clerk
- 1926Tell 'Em NothingFilm · Gladstone, The Great Lover
- 1926Bromo and JulietFilm · Charley
- 1926Crazy Like a FoxFilm · Wilson
- 1926Merry WidowerFilm · Hobo in Oyster Bar (uncredited)
- 1926Thundering FleasFilm · Mustachioed wedding guest
- 1926Mighty Like a MooseFilm · Mr. Moose - The Husband★ 6.8
- 1926Long Fliv the KingFilm · Charles Chase
- 1926Mum's the WordFilm · Charlie - the Son
- 1926Dog ShyFilm · Charley
- 1926Mama BehaveFilm · Charles Chase / Jim Chase
- 1926Charley My Boy!Film · Charley
- 1925His Wooden WeddingFilm · The Groom
- 1925The Uneasy ThreeFilm
- 1925The Caretaker's DaughterFilm · The Young Married Man
- 1925No Father to Guide HimFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1925Innocent HusbandsFilm · Melvin
- 1925Isn't Life Terrible?Film · The Husband
- 1925What Price Goofy?Film · Jamison
- 1925Looking for SallyFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1925Big Red Riding HoodFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1925Bad BoyFilm · Jimmie
- 1925Is Marriage the Bunk?Film · Jimmie Jump
- 1925Hard BoiledFilm · Charley
- 1925Should Husbands Be Watched?Film · Jamison Jump
- 1925Plain and Fancy GirlsFilm · Charley
- 1925The Family EntranceFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1925Fighting FluidFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1925Hello Baby!Film · Jimmy Jump
- 1925The Rat's KnucklesFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924The Royal RazzFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924The Poor FishFilm · Jimmie Jump
- 1924Just a Real Good CarFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Accidental AccidentsFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Bungalow BoobsFilm · Jimmy Jump - The Newlywed Husband
- 1924Too Many MammasFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Sittin' PrettyFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Outdoor PajamasFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Why Men WorkFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Sweet DaddyFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Seeing Nellie HomeFilm · Charley
- 1924A Ten-Minute EggFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Why Husbands Go MadWhy Husbands Go MadFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Stolen GoodsFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Jubilo, Jr.Film · Director
- 1924Young OldfieldFilm · Jimmy
- 1924Position WantedPosition WantedFilm · Jimmie Jump
- 1924April FoolFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Publicity PaysFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924The King of the Wild HorsesFilm · Boyd Fielding (as Charles Parrott)
- 1924The 'Fraidy CatFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Love's DetourLove's DetourFilm · Jimmie Jump
- 1924The Perfect LadyThe Perfect LadyFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924One of the FamilyFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924Powder and SmokeFilm
- 1924Hard KnocksFilm · Jimmie Jump
- 1924Don't ForgetFilm
- 1924Jeffries, Jr.Film
- 1924Just a MinuteFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924At First SightFilm · Jimmy Jump
- 1924All WetFilm · Jimmie Jump
- 1923Long Live the KingFilm
- 1923Her Dangerous PathFilm · Glen Harper
- 1923Jack FrostFilm
- 1923Sold at Auction!Film · Customer (uncredited)
- 1922The Stone AgeFilm
- 1922The Dumb-BellFilm · Actor wearing top hat
- 1922In the MoviesFilm
- 1921The HustlerThe HustlerFilm
- 1921Blue SundayBlue SundayFilm
- 1921Big GameBig GameFilm
- 1921His Best GirlHis Best GirlFilm
- 1920MoonshineFilm · Scorekeeper / Revenue Officer
- 1920April FoolFilm · Supporting Character
- 1920Married to OrderFilm · The Suitor
- 1920Kids Is KidsKids Is KidsFilm
- 1920Live and LearnLive and LearnFilm
- 1920Don't Rock the BoatDon't Rock the BoatFilm · Ship's Officer
- 1920Italian LoveFilm
- 1920Why Go Home?Why Go Home?Film
- 1920Way Out WestWay Out WestFilm · Grizzled Gambler (uncredited)
- 1920Mystic MushMystic MushFilm
- 1920When Spirits MoveFilm
- 1920The Nickel SnatcherFilm · cameo
- 1919All at SeaAll at SeaFilm
- 1919Her Tender FeetHer Tender FeetFilm
- 1919Ship AhoyFilm · Henchman (uncredited)
- 1919Rolling StoneFilm · Bearded anarchist
- 1918He's In AgainFilm · Piano Player (as Charles Parrott)
- 1918Hello TroubleFilm
- 1918PlaymatesPlaymatesFilm · Dope fiend
- 1917Chased Into LoveFilm · Charley
- 1915A Favorite FoolA Favorite FoolFilm · The Circus Spieler
- 1915A Versatile VillainFilm · Pete - Assistant Baggage Clerk
- 1915Love, Loot and CrashFilm · Harold, Dora's Suitor
- 1915The Rent JumpersFilm · A Young Boarder
- 1915Droppington's Devilish DeedDroppington's Devilish DeedFilm · Audience Member (uncredited)
- 1915Settled at the SeasideFilm · Boyfriend
- 1915A One Night StandFilm · Audience Spectator (uncredited)
- 1915Fatty’s Faithful FidoFilm · Fight Spectator / Man at the Dance (uncredited)
- 1915That Little Band Of GoldFilm · Ticket Box Man / Man in Front Row (uncredited)
- 1915Love in ArmorFilm · The Suitor
- 1915A Lucky LeapA Lucky LeapFilm · Lizzie's Boy Friend
- 1915He Wouldn't Stay DownFilm · The False Friend
- 1915Colored VillainyColored VillainyFilm · The Traveler
- 1915Love, Speed and ThrillsFilm · Cop (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
- 1915Hash House MashersFilm · The Star Boarder
- 1915Peanuts and BulletsFilm · The Accordian Player Boarder
- 1915Only a Farmer's DaughterOnly a Farmer's DaughterFilm · The Artist
- 1914Tillie's Punctured RomanceFilm · Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1914Fatty's Magic PantsFilm · Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1914Ambrose's First FalsehoodFilm · Ambrose's Buddy
- 1914The PlumberFilm · Bystander
- 1914Other People's BusinessOther People's BusinessFilm
- 1914Leading Lizzie AstrayFilm · Cafe Patron - In from the Mines
- 1914The Noise of BombsFilm · 3rd Desperado
- 1914How Heroes Are MadeHow Heroes Are MadeFilm · The Boy Friend's Chum
- 1914His Musical CareerFilm · Piano Store Manager★ 6.0
- 1914'Curses!' They Remarked'Curses!' They RemarkedFilm
- 1914Cursed by His BeautyFilm · The Art Teacher
- 1914Gentlemen of NerveFilm · Spectator at Entrance (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1914Dough and DynamiteFilm · Customer★ 6.1
- 1914Stout Hearts But Weak KneesStout Hearts But Weak KneesFilm · Faro Bill
- 1914The Love ThiefThe Love ThiefFilm
- 1914Dash, Love and SplashDash, Love and SplashFilm
- 1914Zip, the DodgerFilm · Customer in Second Group (uncredited)
- 1914The AnglersThe AnglersFilm
- 1914Those Love PangsFilm · Movie Patron (uncredited)★ 5.6
- 1914Hello, MabelFilm · Mabel's Boss
- 1914He Loved the LadiesHe Loved the LadiesFilm · The Husband's Pal
- 1914Mabel's BlunderFilm · Billy Bronx★ 5.2
- 1914The RoundersFilm · Diner★ 6.1
- 1914His New ProfessionFilm · Nephew★ 5.9
- 1914Her Last ChanceHer Last ChanceFilm
- 1914The MasqueraderFilm · Actor★ 5.7
- 1914Those Country KidsFilm · Cop
- 1914Such a CookSuch a CookFilm
- 1914A Coat's TaleA Coat's TaleFilm · The Tramp
- 1914Soldiers of MisfortuneSoldiers of MisfortuneFilm
- 1914The Great Toe MysteryFilm · Gussie Birdie the Shoe Clerk (uncredited)
- 1914Mabel's New JobMabel's New JobFilm · Boarder
- 1914Sophie of the Films #4Sophie of the Films #4Film
- 1914A Gambling RubeA Gambling RubeFilm · (unconfirmed)
- 1914Mabel's Busy DayFilm · Spectator★ 5.7
- 1914Love and Salt WaterLove and Salt WaterFilm
- 1914The KnockoutFilm · Spectator (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1914Where Hazel Met the VillainWhere Hazel Met the VillainFilm
- 1914Mabel at the WheelFilm · Race Spectator (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1914Across the HallAcross the HallFilm · (unconfirmed)