About
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.
Filmography
Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)2025
The Parrott Chase2009 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen2007 · (archive footage)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys1992 · (archive footage)
4 Clowns1970 · (archive footage)
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy1967
30 Years of Fun1963 · (archive footage)
Days of Thrills and Laughter1961 · Self (archive footage)
When Comedy Was King1960 · (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Golden Age of Comedy1957 · archive footage
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)1942 · Self (archive footage)
His Bridal Fright1940 · Charley
South of the Boudoir1940 · Charley Chase
The Heckler1940 · Noisy
The Awful Goof1939 · Charley
Teacher's Pest1939 · Charley Chase
Skinny the Moocher1939 · Charley Chase
Rattling Romeo1939 · Charley
The Chump Takes a Bump1939 · Charley Chase
The Sap Takes a Wrap1939 · Charley