Charley Chase
Charley Chase | |
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Chase in 1926 | |
| Born | Charles Joseph Parrott October 20, 1893 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 1940 (aged 46) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Charlie Chase, Charles Chase, Jimmy Jump |
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| Years active | c.1906–1940 |
| Spouse |
Bebe Eltinge (m. 1914–1940) |
| Relatives | James Parrott (brother) |
| Website | www |
Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally by stage name Charley Chase, was an American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, screenwriter and film director. He worked for many pioneering comedy studios but is chiefly associated with producer Hal Roach. Chase was the elder brother of comedian/director James Parrott.