Charley Chase

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.

Known For

Sons of the Desert

as Charley

Tillie's Punctured Romance

as Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)

The Rounders

as Diner

The Masquerader

as Actor

His New Profession

as Nephew

Those Love Pangs

as Movie Patron (uncredited)

Dough and Dynamite

as Customer

The Knockout

as Spectator (uncredited)

His Musical Career

as Piano Store Manager

Gentlemen of Nerve

as Spectator at Entrance (uncredited)