Charley Chase

Charley Chase
Chase in 1926
Born
Charles Joseph Parrott

(1893-10-20)October 20, 1893
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1940(1940-06-20) (aged 46)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
Other namesCharlie Chase, Charles Chase, Jimmy Jump
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • director
  • screenwriter
  • songwriter
Years active1912–1940
Spouse
Bebe Eltinge
(m. 1914⁠–⁠1940)
RelativesJames Parrott (brother)
WebsiteThe World of Charley Chase

Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally as Charley Chase, was an American comedian, 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.