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Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 08, 1943
Age82
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Chevy Chase's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForSaturday Night Live, National Lampoon's Vacation series, Caddyshack, Fletch

Intro

Chevy Chase is an American comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live,' and for starring in landmark comedy films including 'National Lampoon’s Vacation,' 'Caddyshack,' and 'Fletch.' He is recognized for his deadpan delivery and influential contributions to American comedy.

Early Life & Background

Chevy Chase was born Cornelius Crane Chase on October 8, 1943, in New York City. He was raised in a prominent New York family; his father was a book editor and magazine writer, and his mother was a concert pianist and librettist. Chase attended Bard College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Career Highlights

  • Original cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' and co-anchor of the 'Weekend Update' segment (1975-1976)
  • Starred in the 'National Lampoon’s Vacation' film franchise
  • Leading roles in popular comedies including 'Caddyshack' (1980) and 'Fletch' (1985)
  • Hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987, 1988)
  • Portrayed Pierce Hawthorne on the sitcom 'Community' (2009–2014)

Trivia

  • His stage name 'Chevy' was a nickname given by his grandmother, based on the medieval English ballad 'The Ballad of Chevy Chase.'
  • He was the first person to say 'Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!' on the debut episode of SNL.
  • He appeared as a guest host on SNL more times than any other former cast member as of 2024.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Chevy Chase?

Chevy Chase is 82 years old.

When was Chevy Chase born?

Chevy Chase was born the 8 October 1943.

Where is Chevy Chase from?

New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About October 8th, 1943, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 8, 1943, the final deportations from the Liepaja ghetto in Latvia took place, marking a tragic end for many Jewish residents. This event was part of the broader Nazi extermination efforts in the Baltic states.
  • Day of the week: October 8th, 1943 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Chase
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000331/