Charley Chase
Acting
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
2025Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
1992Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
(archive footage)
19704 Clowns
(archive footage)
1967The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
196330 Years of Fun
(archive footage)
1961Days of Thrills and Laughter
Self (archive footage)
1960When Comedy Was King
edited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage)
1957The Golden Age of Comedy
archive footage
1942Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)
Self (archive footage)
1940The Heckler
Noisy
1940South of the Boudoir
Charley Chase
1940His Bridal Fright
Charley
1939Rattling Romeo
Charley
1939The Awful Goof
Charley
1939Teacher's Pest
Charley Chase
1939The Sap Takes a Wrap
Charley
1939Skinny the Moocher
Charley Chase
1939The Chump Takes a Bump
Charley Chase
1938Time Out for Trouble
Charley
1938A Nag in the Bag
Racetrack Announcer (voice)
1938The Nightshirt Bandit
Professor Chase
1938Pie a la Maid
Charley
1938The Mind Needer
Charley Chase
1938Many Sappy Returns
Charley Chase
