Who is Chevy Chase

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Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase is often mentioned as one of the most likeable comedic personalities of his generation, Though the popularity he achieved following just one season on Saturday Night Live never translated into a long list of film megahits, Chase has enjoyed a solid film career, forging some hilarious and memorable movie characters and moments.

Chevy's Biography 

Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, television and film actor. Born into a prominent family, Chase became a sensation as a cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live. He also hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. He is also known for his portrayal of the character....(read more)

"Caddyshack" 

Caddyshack is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis and Douglas Kenney. It stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe and Bill Murray. Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray's elder brother, also has a supporting role.

This was Ramis' first feature film and was a major boost to Dangerfield's film career; previously, he was known mostly for his stand-up comedy. Grossing almost $40 million in the U.S. alone (16th highest of the year), it was the first of a series of similar comedies. A sequel, Caddyshack II, followed in 1988, although it was not nearly as successful or well-received.

In 2000, Caddyshack was placed at number 71 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 funniest American films. In 2005, a line from...

"Vacation" Series 

National Lampoons Vacation is a 1983 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase, Beverly DAngelo, Randy Quaid, Dana Barron and Anthony Michael Hall. The film features numerous others, such as comedians John Candy and Imogene Coca, supermodel Christie Brinkley and future 30 Rock regular Jane Krakowski, in smaller roles.

The screenplay was written by John Hughes, based on his short story in National Lampoon magazine, "Vacation '58" (the screenplay changes the year to 1983). The original story is (reportedly) a fictionalized account of his own family's ill-fated trip to Disneyland (changed to "Walley World" for the film) when Hughes was a boy. The success of the movie helped launch his screenwriting....(read more)

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Chevy Chase Quote

"I tell the person I won't take a picture or sign the autograph, but I will shake their hand. That kind of personal touch is all they're really seeking".-Chevy Chase

"Fletch" 

Fletch is a 1985 comedy film about a wisecracking investigative newspaper reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher (Chevy Chase), who writes under the name of Jane Doe. The film was based on the popular Gregory Mcdonald novels, the screenplay was written by Andrew Bergman and it was directed by Michael Ritchie.

In the 1970s, Burt Reynolds and Mick Jagger were considered to portray Fletch on the big screen but these suggestions were rejected by Mcdonald. The author agreed to the casting of Chevy Chase despite never seeing the comedian in anything. Chase reportedly enjoyed the role because it allowed him to play several different characters and work with props.

Fletch earned several positive reviews from critics and performed well at the box office and home video. It has since developed a cult following and was followed by a 1989 sequel, Fletch Lives. A prequel, Fletch Won, is currently in pre-production.

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Chase Filmography 


Walk...Don't Walk (1968) (short story)
The Groove Tube (1974)
Tunnel Vision (1976)
Foul Play (1978)
Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
Caddyshack (1980)
Seems Like Old Times (1980)
Under the Rainbow (1981)
Modern Problems (1981)
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
Deal of the Century (1983)
Fletch (1985)
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
Spies Like Us (1985)
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
The Couch Trip (1988)
Funny Farm (1988)
Caddyshack II (1988)
Fletch Lives (1989)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Nothing But Trouble (1991)


Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
Hero (1992)
Last Action Hero (1993) (cameo)
A Century of Cinema (1994) (documentary)
Cops and Robbersons (1994)
Man of the House (1995)
Vegas Vacation (1997)
Dirty Work (1998)
Snow Day (2000)
Vacuums (2002)
Orange County (2002)
Bad Meat (2003)
Bitter Jester (2003) (documentary)
Rent-a-Husband (2004)
Ellie Parker (2005)
Funny Money (2006)
Doogal (2006)
Goose on the Loose (2006)
Zoom (2006)
Jack and the Beanstalk (2008)
Stay Cool (due out in 2009)

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TrueGhostTales wrote...

I remember when Chevy Chase appeared on Saturday Night Live. Man, those were the good days for that show!

ReplyPosted May 13, 2009

MindGuru wrote...

Some of the silliest, self-consciously embarassing scenes ever--hilarious. Thanks for the memories!

ReplyPosted December 28, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

Great lens! I do enjoy Chevy Chase
5*
Lizzy

ReplyPosted July 25, 2008

awelldressedbullet wrote...

I always laugh at Chevy! Great Lens and welcome to the SquidWho Comedians Group - Kathy

ReplyPosted July 24, 2008

triathlontraining wrote...

I've always enjoyed Chevy Chase's movies and skits. Great lens!

ReplyPosted July 18, 2008