Chris Farley

American actor and comedian (1964–1997)
Person human Q311752
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Chris Farley

Summary

Chris Farley is a human[1]. Born in Madison[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1964[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on December 18, 1997[5]. He worked as an actor[6], screenwriter[7], stunt performer[8], singer[9], and dancer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,388 views/month, #1,780 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Madison[2], Chris Farley…
  • Chris Farley passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Chris Farley was born on February 15, 1964[3].
  • Chris Farley died on December 18, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at Resurrection Cemetery[12].
  • Chris Farley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Chris Farley's native language[14].
  • Chris Farley's professions included actor[6].
  • Chris Farley worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Chris Farley worked as a stunt performer[8].
  • Chris Farley's professions included singer[9].
  • Chris Farley worked as a dancer[10].
  • Chris Farley's professions included voice actor[15].
  • Chris Farley was educated at Marquette University[16].
  • Chris Farley's education included a stint at Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Chris Farley is Saturday Night Live[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Chris Farley is Tommy Boy[19].
  • Chris Farley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Chris Farley was influenced by John Belushi[21].
  • Chris Farley is recorded as male[22].
  • Chris Farley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Chris Farley's Commons category is recorded as Chris Farley[24].
  • The cause of death was drug overdose[25].
  • Chris Farley's family name is recorded as Farley[26].
  • Chris Farley's given name is recorded as Chris[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chris Farley's place of birth was Madison[2]. He was born on February 15, 1964[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Marquette University[16], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Milwaukee[31] and Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34]. Chris Farley studied under Del Close[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], screenwriter[7], stunt performer[8], singer[9], dancer[10], and voice actor[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Saturday Night Live[18], a television series[36], directed by Dave Wilson[37] and Tommy Boy[19], a film[38], directed by Peter Segal[39].

Recognition

Chris Farley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Death and Burial

Chris Farley died on December 18, 1997[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[25]. Burial took place at Resurrection Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Chris Farley ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,388 views/month, #1,780 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Eric André[42], a screenwriter[43], b. 1983[44], of United States[45] and Robert Capron[46], a voice actor[47], b. 1998[48], of United States[49], specialised in film[50].

FAQs

Where was Chris Farley born?

Chris Farley's place of birth was Madison[2].

Where did Chris Farley die?

Chris Farley passed away in Chicago[4].

What did Chris Farley do for work?

Chris Farley worked as actor[6], screenwriter[7], stunt performer[8], singer[9], and dancer[10].

Where did Chris Farley go to school?

Chris Farley was educated at Marquette University[16] and Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart[17].

What awards did Chris Farley receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Who did Chris Farley influence?

Chris Farley has been cited as an influence by Eric André[42] and Robert Capron[46].

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  19. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Marquette University, Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart
    Native language English
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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