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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
435
Gender
Male
Birthday
1893-10-19 (131 years old)
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Acting
2023
Laurel & Hardy: Year One as Not available2007
Kings of Comedy: Masters of the Silent Screen as (archive footage)1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys as (archive footage)1970
4 Clowns as (archive footage)1967
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy as Not available1963
30 Years of Fun as (archive footage)1961
Days of Thrills and Laughter as Self (archive footage)1960
When Comedy Was King as edited from 'Movie Night' (archive footage)1957
The Golden Age of Comedy as archive footage1942
Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10) as Self (archive footage)1940
The Heckler as Noisy1940
His Bridal Fright as Charley1940
South of the Boudoir as Charley Chase1939
Rattling Romeo as Charley1939
The Sap Takes a Wrap as Charley1939
The Awful Goof as Charley1939
Skinny the Moocher as Charley Chase1939
The Chump Takes a Bump as Charley Chase1939
Teacher's Pest as Charley Chase1938
Many Sappy Returns as Charley Chase1938
The Nightshirt Bandit as Professor Chase1938
Time Out for Trouble as Charley1938
The Mind Needer as Charley Chase1938
Pie a la Maid as Charley1938
A Nag in the Bag as Racetrack Announcer (voice)1937
The Grand Hooter as Charley Chase1937
Man Bites Lovebug as Charles Clayfoot Chase1937
From Bad to Worse as Charley Chase1937
Calling All Doctors as Charley Chase1937
Hollywood Party as Charley Chan Chase, Co-Host1937
The Wrong Miss Wright as Charley Chase1937
The Big Squirt as Charley Chase1936
Neighborhood House as Charley Chase1936
Kelly the Second as Dr. J. Willoughby Klum1936
On the Wrong Trek as Charley Chase1936
The Count Takes the Count as Charley Chase1936
Vamp Till Ready as Charley1935
Public Ghost # 1 as Charley Chase1935
Manhattan Monkey Business as Charley1935
The Four Star Boarder as Charley1935
Nurse to You! as Charley1935
Poker at Eight as Charley1935
Okay Toots! as Charley1935
Southern Exposure as Colonel Charley Chase / Pappy Chase1935
Life Hesitates at 40 as Charley Chase1934
The Cracked Ice Man as Charley Chase1934
Another Wild Idea as Charley1934
It Happened One Day as Charley1934
You Said a Hatful! as Charley1934
Something Simple as Charley1934
The Chases of Pimple Street as Charley Chase1934
Four Parts as Charley1934
Fate's Fathead as Charley Chase1934
I'll Take Vanilla as Charley1933
Fallen Arches as Charley Chase1933
Sons of the Desert as Charley1933
Arabian Tights as Charley1933
His Silent Racket as Charley1933
Nature in the Wrong as Charley Chase1933
Sherman Said It as Charley1933
Midsummer Mush as Charley1933
Luncheon at Twelve as Charley Chase1932
The Tabasco Kid as Charley / Francisco Murietta1932
Girl Grief as Charley1932
Young Ironsides as Fearless1932
Mr. Bride as Charley1932
In Walked Charley as Mr. Chase1932
Now We'll Tell One as Charley1932
The Nickel Nurser as Charley Chase1932
First in War as Sgt. Chase1931
The Panic Is On as Charley Chase1931
Rough Seas as Pvt. Charley Chase1931
What a Bozo! as Charley Chase1931
Little Daddy as Chubby (singing voice)1931
The Pip from Pittsburg as Charley1931
Thundering Tenors as Charles A. Chase1931
Skip the Maloo! as Duke Chase1931
The soul of the party as Carlitos1931
One of the Smiths as Charley Chase / Zeb Smith Jr.1931
Hasty Marriage as Charley Chase1931
Messing Around as Carlos1931
The lady from Chicago as Charley Chase1930
High C's as Sgt. Charles Augustus Chase1930
Whispering Whoopee as Charley1930
Dollar Dizzy as Charley Chase1930
The Real McCoy as Charley1930
Fifty Million Husbands as Charley Chase1930
Looser Than Loose as Charley1930
Girl Shock as Charley1930
A gray in the air as Carlos Chase1930
The prince of the dollar as Not available1930
Follies of love as Carlos1930
Fast Work as Charley1930
Hey, skirts! as Charley1930
Gold Diggers as Not available1930
Keep the Bomb as Not available1930
All Teed Up as Mr Chase1930
Shy in spite of himself as Not available1930
The golfer as Not available1930
The golf player as Not available1929
Ruby Lips as Charley1929
The Big Squawk as Charley1929
Stepping Out as Charley1929
Loud Soup as Charley Chase1929
Crazy Feet as Charley1929
Leaping Love as Charley Chase1929
Off to Buffalo as Charley Chase1929
Thin Twins as Charley1929
Movie Night as Charley Chase1929
Modern Love as John Jones1929
Snappy Sneezer as Charley1929
Great Gobs! as Charley - 1st Sailor1928
Imagine My Embarrassment as Charley1928
Is Everybody Happy? as Charley1928
The Booster as Charley1928
All for Nothing as Not available1928
Aching Youth as Not available1928
Limousine Love as The Groom1928
The Family Group as Not available1928
Chasing Husbands as Charley1928
The Fight Pest as Charley1928
All Parts as Not available1927
The Sting of Stings as Charley1927
A One Mama Man as Willie Shoemaker / Count Tosky1927
Are Brunettes Safe? as The Newspaper Columnist / Bud Gordon1927
The Lighter That Failed as Charley1927
The Glorious Fourth as Top Hat Inebriate1927
What Women Did for Me as Charley1927
Many Scrappy Returns as Charley1927
Fluttering Hearts as Charley1927
Forgotten Sweeties as Thurston1927
Us as Charley1927
Never the Dames Shall Meet as Charley1927
Assistant Wives as Charley - the Husband1927
The Way of All Pants as Charley1927
Call of the Cuckoo as Asylum Inmate1927
Bigger and Better Blondes as Charley1927
Now I'll Tell One as Charley1926
Thundering Fleas as Mustachioed wedding guest1926
Mighty Like a Moose as Mr. Moose - The Husband1926
Mum's the Word as Charlie - the Son1926
Tell 'Em Nothing as Gladstone, The Great Lover1926
Crazy Like a Fox as Wilson1926
Bromo and Juliet as Charley1926
Be Your Age as Charley - the Bashful Clerk1926
Merry Widower as Hobo in Oyster Bar (uncredited)1926
There Ain't No Santa Claus as Charley1926
Long Fliv the King as Charles Chase1926
Charley My Boy! as Charley1926
Dog Shy as Charley1926
Mama Behave as Charles Chase / Jim Chase1925
His Wooden Wedding as The Groom1925
No Father to Guide Him as Jimmy Jump1925
The Uneasy Three as Not available1925
Bad Boy as Jimmie1925
Should Husbands Be Watched? as Jamison Jump1925
Isn't Life Terrible? as The Husband1925
The Caretaker's Daughter as The Young Married Man1925
Innocent Husbands as Melvin1925
The Rat's Knuckles as Jimmy Jump1925
What Price Goofy? as Jamison1925
Hard Boiled as Charley1925
Is Marriage the Bunk? as Jimmie Jump1925
Hello Baby! as Jimmy Jump1925
The Family Entrance as Jimmy Jump1925
Looking for Sally as Jimmy Jump1925
Big Red Riding Hood as Jimmy Jump1925
Fighting Fluid as Jimmy Jump1925
Plain and Fancy Girls as Charley1924
At First Sight as Jimmy Jump1924
Jubilo, Jr. as Director1924
Young Oldfield as Jimmy1924
The 'Fraidy Cat as Jimmy Jump1924
A Ten-Minute Egg as Jimmy Jump1924
Seeing Nellie Home as Charley1924
Why Men Work as Jimmy Jump1924
Accidental Accidents as Jimmy Jump1924
Jeffries, Jr. as Not available1924
April Fool as Jimmy Jump1924
The Poor Fish as Jimmie Jump1924
One of the Family as Jimmy Jump1924
Powder and Smoke as Not available1924
Just a Minute as Jimmy Jump1924
The King of the Wild Horses as Boyd Fielding (as Charles Parrott)1924
Position Wanted as Jimmie Jump1924
All Wet as Jimmie Jump1924
Sweet Daddy as Jimmy Jump1924
Too Many Mammas as Jimmy Jump1924
Hard Knocks as Jimmie Jump1924
Love's Detour as Jimmie Jump1924
Why Husbands Go Mad as Jimmy Jump1924
The Royal Razz as Jimmy Jump1924
Don't Forget as Not available1924
Outdoor Pajamas as Jimmy Jump1924
Publicity Pays as Jimmy Jump1924
Sittin' Pretty as Jimmy Jump1924
Stolen Goods as Jimmy Jump1924
The Perfect Lady as Jimmy Jump1924
Bungalow Boobs as Jimmy Jump - The Newlywed Husband1924
Just a Real Good Car as Jimmy Jump1923
Sold at Auction as Customer (uncredited)1923
Her Dangerous Path as Glen Harper1923
Jack Frost as Not available1923
Long Live the King as Not available1922
The Dumb-Bell as Actor wearing top hat1922
In the Movies as Not available1922
The Stone Age as Not available1921
Big Game as Not available1921
The Hustler as Not available1921
Blue Sunday as Not available1921
His Best Girl as Not available1920
The Nickel Snatcher as cameo1920
When Spirits Move as Not available1920
Way Out West as Grizzled Gambler (uncredited)1920
Mystic Mush as Not available1920
Kids Is Kids as Not available1920
Italian Love as Not available1920
Married to Order as The Suitor1920
April Fool as Supporting Character1920
Don't Rock the Boat as Ship's Officer1920
Moonshine as Scorekeeper / Revenue Officer1920
Why Go Home? as Not available1920
Live and Learn as Not available1919
All at Sea as Not available1919
Rolling Stone as Bearded anarchist1919
Ship Ahoy as Henchman (uncredited)1919
Her Tender Feet as Not available1918
Playmates as Dope fiend1918
Hello Trouble as Not available1918
He's In Again as Piano Player (as Charles Parrott)1917
Chased Into Love as Charley1915
A Versatile Villain as Pete - Assistant Baggage Clerk1915
Droppington's Devilish Deed as Audience Member (uncredited)1915
Hash House Mashers as The Star Boarder1915
He Wouldn't Stay Down as The False Friend1915
That Little Band Of Gold as Ticket Box Man / Man in Front Row (uncredited)1915
Fatty’s Faithful Fido as Fight Spectator / Man at the Dance (uncredited)1915
Peanuts and Bullets as The Accordian Player Boarder1915
A One Night Stand as Audience Spectator (uncredited)1915
Love, Loot and Crash as Harold, Dora's Suitor1915
Love, Speed and Thrills as Cop (uncredited) (unconfirmed)1915
The Rent Jumpers as A Young Boarder1915
Colored Villainy as The Traveler1915
A Lucky Leap as Lizzie's Boy Friend1915
Love in Armor as The Suitor1915
A Favorite Fool as The Circus Spieler1915
Only a Farmer's Daughter as The Artist1915
Settled at the Seaside as Boyfriend1914
The Great Toe Mystery as Gussie Birdie the Shoe Clerk (uncredited)1914
His Musical Career as Piano Store Manager1914
A Coat's Tale as The Tramp1914
Mabel's Busy Day as Spectator1914
The Rounders as Diner1914
His New Profession as Nephew1914
Mabel at the Wheel as Race Spectator (uncredited)1914
Across the Hall as (unconfirmed)1914
Stout Hearts But Weak Knees as Faro Bill1914
Ambrose's First Falsehood as Ambrose's Buddy1914
Where Hazel Met the Villain as Not available1914
The Masquerader as Actor1914
Love and Salt Water as Not available1914
Mabel's Blunder as Billy Bronx1914
The Knockout as Spectator (uncredited)1914
Those Country Kids as Cop1914
Gentlemen of Nerve as Spectator at Entrance (uncredited)1914
Dough and Dynamite as Customer1914
The Anglers as Not available1914
Leading Lizzie Astray as Cafe Patron - In from the Mines1914
Tillie's Punctured Romance as Staring Man in Theater (uncredited)1914
'Curses!' They Remarked as Not available1914
Fatty's Magic Pants as Party Guest (uncredited)1914
The Love Thief as Not available1914
Those Love Pangs as Movie Patron (uncredited)1914
Sophie of the Films #4 as Not available1914
Hello, Mabel as Mabel's Boss1914
Such a Cook as Not available1914
He Loved the Ladies as The Husband's Pal1914
Zip, the Dodger as Customer in Second Group (uncredited)1914
Her Last Chance as Not available1914
A Gambling Rube as (unconfirmed)1914
Cursed by His Beauty as The Art Teacher1914
Mabel's New Job as Boarder1914
The Plumber as Bystander1914
Soldiers of Misfortune as Not available1914
How Heroes Are Made as The Boy Friend's Chum1914
The Noise of Bombs as 3rd Desperado1914
Other People's Business as Not available1914
Dash, Love and Splash as Not availableCrew
1974
The Three Stooges Follies Director1945
Off Again, On Again Story1944
Open Season for Saps Story1939
Saved by the Belle Associate Producer1939
Saved by the Belle Director1939
The Sap Takes a Wrap Screenplay1939
Mutiny on the Body Director1939
Static in the Attic Director1939
Boom Goes the Groom Director1938
Violent Is the Word for Curly Associate Producer1938
Flat Foot Stooges Writer1938
Tassels in the Air Director1938
Violent Is the Word for Curly Director1938
Mutts to You Director1938
Flat Foot Stooges Director1938
Termites of 1938 Associate Producer1938
A Nag in the Bag Director1938
Many Sappy Returns Story1938
Many Sappy Returns Screenplay1938
Pie a la Maid Screenplay1938
Halfway to Hollywood Director1938
The Old Raid Mule Director1938
Ankles Away Director1938
Tassels in the Air Associate Producer1938
Mutts to You Associate Producer1938
Flat Foot Stooges Associate Producer1937
Gracie at the Bat Associate Producer1937
Man Bites Lovebug Associate Producer1937
Oh, What a Knight! Director1936
Vamp Till Ready Director1936
Vamp Till Ready Writer1936
Neighborhood House Writer1936
The Count Takes the Count Director1936
Neighborhood House Director1936
On the Wrong Trek Director1935
Life Hesitates at 40 Director1935
Okay Toots! Director1935
Manhattan Monkey Business Director1935
Poker at Eight Director1935
Nurse to You! Director1935
The Four Star Boarder Director1935
Southern Exposure Director1935
Public Ghost # 1 Director1934
I'll Take Vanilla Director1934
It Happened One Day Director1934
You Said a Hatful! Director1934
The Cracked Ice Man Director1934
Fate's Fathead Director1934
Music in Your Hair Director1934
Something Simple Writer1934
The Chases of Pimple Street Director1934
Another Wild Idea Director1934
Four Parts Director1934
Something Simple Director1933
The Bargain of the Century Director1933
Luncheon at Twelve Director1933
Sons of the Desert Writer1933
Nature in the Wrong Director1933
Midsummer Mush Director1933
His Silent Racket Director1933
Sherman Said It Director1933
Arabian Tights Director1926
Tell 'Em Nothing Writer1926
Crazy Like a Fox Writer1923
A Tough Winter Director1923
Sold at Auction Director1923
Dear Ol' Pal Director1923
Jus' Passin' Through Director1923
Jus' Passin' Through Story1923
Courtship of Miles Sandwich Director1923
Jack Frost Director1923
Before the Public Director1922
Years to Come Director1922
The Dumb-Bell Director1922
Full o' Pep Director1922
Blow 'Em Up Director1922
The Old Sea Dog Director1922
In the Movies Director1922
The Stone Age Director1922
Newly Rich Director1922
Years to Come Writer1922
Touch all the Bases Writer1922
365 Days Director1922
Bone Dry Director1922
Hot Off the Press Director1922
Do Me a Favor Director1921
What a Whopper! Director1921
At the Ringside Director1921
His Best Girl Director1921
Blue Sunday Director1921
Rush Orders Director1921
Fifteen Minutes Director1921
On Location Director1920
All Dressed Up Director1920
Moonshine Director1920
Waltz Me Around Director1920
Fresh Paint Director1920
A London Bobby Director1920
Don't Rock the Boat Director1920
Kids Is Kids Director1920
Mystic Mush Director1920
Married to Order Director1920
When Spirits Move Director1920
April Fool Director1920
Call a Taxi Director1920
Italian Love Director1920
The Nickel Snatcher Director1920
Red Hot Hottentotts Director1920
Getting His Goat Director1919
The Floor Below Director1919
Don't Park Here Director1919
The Flirts Director1919
Rolling Stone Director1919
Hop to It, Bellhop Director1919
Ship Ahoy Director1919
Ship Ahoy Writer1919
Her Tender Feet Director1919
Her Tender Feet Writer1919
One Night Only Director1919
Coppers and Scents Director1919
Her First False Hare Director1919
All at Sea Director1919
Giving the Bride Away Director1919
Order in the Court Director1919
Tough Luck Director1919
Don't Park Here Writer1918
Bright and Early Director1918
He's In Again Director1918
Playmates Director1918
Hello Trouble Director1917
Chased Into Love Director1917
Chased Into Love Writer1917
The Cloud Puncher Director1917
The Cloud Puncher Writer1917
His Merry Mix-Up Director1917
His Merry Mix-Up Writer1917
There's Many a Fool Director1917
There's Many a Fool Writer1916
A Dash of Courage Director1916
Hearts and Sparks Director1915
A Hash House Fraud Director1915
He Wouldn't Stay Down Director1915
He Wouldn't Stay Down Writer1914
The Anglers Director1914
The Love Thief Director1914
How Heroes Are Made Director1914
Their Fatal Bumping Director