Chevy Chase
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Summary
Chevy Chase was born on October 8, 1943[1], in Lower Manhattan[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], comedian[5], voice actor[6], and television presenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64,863 views/month, #1,734 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Ned Chase[9]
- Mother: Cathaline Parker Widdoes[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: singer[13], television actor[14]
- Educated at: Bard College[15], Stockbridge School[16], Riverdale Country School[17], Haverford College[18], PS 6[19], Dalton School[20]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America, East[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Chevy Chase[25]
- Residence: Bedford[26]
- Family name: Chase[27]
- Given name: Chevy[28], Cornelius[29], Crane[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chevy Chase[31]
- Commons gallery: Chevy Chase[32]
- Relative: Lawrence Widdoes[33]
- Nominated for: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[34], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[35], Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: Cornelius Crane Chase[38]
- Name in native language: Chevy Chase[39]
- Different from: Chevy Chase[40]
- Start of work period: 1968[41]
- Height: 1.92 m[42]
Why It Matters
Chevy Chase has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Mike Myers[45], a screenwriter[46], b. 1963[47], of Canada[48], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[49] and Will Ferrell[50], a comedian[51], b. 1967[52], of United States[53], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[54].
FAQs
Where was Chevy Chase born?
Chevy Chase was born in Lower Manhattan[2].
Who were Chevy Chase's parents?
Chevy Chase's father was Ned Chase[9]. Chevy Chase's mother was Cathaline Parker Widdoes[10].
What did Chevy Chase do for work?
Chevy Chase worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], comedian[5], voice actor[6], and television presenter[7].
Where did Chevy Chase go to school?
Chevy Chase was educated at Bard College[15], Stockbridge School[16], Riverdale Country School[17], and Haverford College[18].
What awards did Chevy Chase receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[21] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
Who did Chevy Chase influence?
Chevy Chase has been cited as an influence by Mike Myers[45] and Will Ferrell[50].