Charley Chase

Acting

Born October 19, 1893 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died June 20, 1940

Also known as Charles Joseph Parrott · Charles Parrott · Charles Parrot

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.