Charley Chase

Known for Acting

Born

October 19, 1893

Died

June 20, 1940 (46 years old)

Place of Birth

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Also Known As

Charles Joseph ParrottCharles ParrottCharles ParrotCharley ParrottCharlie ChaseCharles ChaseJimmy Jump

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.