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- Cornelius Crane " Chevy " Chase (/ ˈtʃɛvi /; born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976), where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show.
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Cornelius Crane " Chevy " Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, actor and writer. He became a key cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (SNL), back then known as The Not Ready For Primetime Players. Chevy was groomed for stardom, being the first anchor of Weekend Update became the staple of the show.
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ v i /; born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976), where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show.
- He comes from an extremely wealthy family. Chase was born in Lower Manhattan in 1943 to an incredibly wealthy, artistic family, as reported by New York Magazine.
- He may have been named after a medieval English ballad. It's hard to believe, but Chevy Chase wasn't always Chevy Chase. In reality, his legal birth name is Cornelius Crane Chase, which is taken from his maternal step-grandfather's name.
- He was stabbed three times during a boyhood fight. Though Chase came from a very well-off family, his childhood years in New York City were marred by fights with other neighborhood kids.
- He was in a college band with the founding members of Steely Dan. After graduating in 1962 from the Stockbridge School — an independent boarding school in western Massachusetts — Chase briefly enrolled in Haverford College from 1962 to 1963.
Apr 17, 2024 · Chevy Chase American comedian, writer, and actor who first gained fame on the influential sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he showcased his trademark deadpan delivery and skill at physical comedy. He later found success in such films as Caddyshack (1980) and the National.
Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Actors. Chevy Chase is a comedic actor who is best known for his appearances on 'Saturday Night Live' and his starring roles in the films 'Caddyshack' and 'Fletch.' Updated: Oct 9,...
May 7, 2020 · At the age of 32, Chase joined the writing staff of SNL for $800 a week — and he was instrumental in creating some of the best-known segments, like the fake ads, surprising on-camera captions...
