Age, Biography and Wiki
Chevy Chase is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his roles in the National Lampoon's Vacation films, Fletch, Caddyshack, and Three Amigos. He was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1976.
Chevy Chase was born on October 8, 1943, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. He is the son of Cathalene Parker (Browning), a concert pianist and librettist, and Edward Tinsley "Ned" Chase, an editor and writer. He has two sisters, Sandra and Lillian.
Chevy Chase attended Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, New York. He then went on to attend Haverford College in Pennsylvania, where he studied English literature. He later transferred to Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1965.
Chevy Chase has been married three times. He was first married to Susan Hewitt from 1973 to 1976. He then married Jacqueline Carlin in 1982, and they had two children together, Cydney and Caley. The couple divorced in 2002. He then married Jayni Luke in 2003, and they have two children together, Cyd and Caley.
Chevy Chase has an estimated net worth of $50 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career in acting, writing, and producing. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Fletch, Caddyshack, and Three Amigos. He has also written and produced several films, including Fletch Lives and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
| Popular As |
Cornelius Crane Chase |
| Occupation |
actor,writer,soundtrack |
| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
8 October, 1943 |
| Birthday |
8 October |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 79 years old group.
Chevy Chase Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Chevy Chase height is 6′ 4″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6′ 4″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Chevy Chase's Wife?
His wife is Suzanne Hewitt (m. 1973-1976)
Jacqueline Carlin (m. 1976-1980)
Jayni Luke (m. 1982)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Suzanne Hewitt (m. 1973-1976)
Jacqueline Carlin (m. 1976-1980)
Jayni Luke (m. 1982) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Chevy Chase Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chevy Chase worth at the age of 79 years old? Chevy Chase’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Chevy Chase's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Saturday Night Live (1975) | $750 /week (1975 season) |
| Saturday Night Live (1975) | $800 /week (as writer) |
| National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) | $6,000,000 |
| Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) | $6,000,000 |
| Cops and Robbersons (1994) | $4,000,000 |
| Man of the House (1995) | $2,000,000 |
| Vegas Vacation (1997) | $4,000,000 |
Chevy Chase Social Network
Timeline
Chevy Chase is the name of a 16th century ballad about the battle between Earl Douglas and Earl Percy, as well as the name of a city in Maryland.
Born to Edward Tinsley Chase, a Manhattan book editor and magazine writer, and his wife Cathalene Parker Browning, who both died in 2005.
Helped campaign for John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential Election.
In 2003, he appeared in two television commercials for Cola Turka, a soft drink developed to be in direct competition with both Coca-Cola and Pepsi, while keeping the money in the Turkish economy. The commercials, which were both comic and nationalistic in theme, feature Chase playing a confused American who notices his friend and family using Turkish idioms and exhibiting Turkish customs after consuming the drink. The commercials, exclusively shown in Turkey, were filmed in New York in English, but have Turkish subtitles.
Roasted into the New York Friar's Club on September 28, 2002.
Prefers to do family-oriented movies and has turned down roles in several films including the lead in American Beauty (1999).
Winner of Harvard Lampoon Lifetime Achievement Award 1996.
Turned down the role of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story (1995) because his agent greatly advised him against doing the project. He didn't want to turn it down, as he was interested in the project.
Sadly, his career generally worsened throughout the nineties, starring in disappointments such as the mediocre Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992), and Cops and Robbersons (1994).
Admitted in an interview that making Three Amigos! (1986) was the most fun he has had on a film.
Turned down the role of "Peter Venkman" in Ghostbusters (1984), which went to Bill Murray. According to Chase, the finished film is nothing like the script that he read, adding that the script was much scarier than the film. He did visit the set at least once, as a picture of him on the temple steps can be seen in Don Shay's book "Making Ghostbusters".
Was nearly killed (electrocuted) during the filming of Modern Problems (1981) when, during the sequence in which he is wearing "landing lights" as he dreams that he is an airplane, the current in the lights short-circuited through his arm, back, and neck muscles. The near-death experience caused him to experience a period of deep depression.
He scored in the eighties with hits such as Caddyshack (1980), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) and its sequels, Fletch (1985) and Fletch Lives (1989). All his films show his talent for deadpan comedy.
Has a son with his ex-wife, Jacqueline Carlin, named Bryan Perkins (born October 24, 1979) and 3 daughters with his current wife, Jayni Chase, named Cydney Cathalene Chase (born January 4, 1983), Caley Chase (born January 19, 1985) and Emily Evelyn Chase (born September 29, 1988).
The role of Eric 'Otter' Stratton in National Lampoon's National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) was originally written with him in mind. 'John Landis' didn't want the film to be a Saturday Night Live (1975) film, so he met with Chase and persuaded him not to take the film by telling him it was an ensemble piece. He starred in Foul Play (1978) instead. Tim Matheson was cast as Otter.
Chevy Chase was born Cornelius Crane Chase in Lower Manhattan, New York, to Cathalene Parker (Browning), a concert pianist and librettist, and Edward Tinsley "Ned" Chase, an editor and writer. His parents both came from prominent families, and his grandfathers were artist and illustrator Edward Leigh Chase and admiral Miles Browning. His recent ancestry includes English, Scottish, Irish, and Danish. His grandmother gave him the nickname "Chevy" when he was two years old. Chase was a part of the Saturday Night Live (1975) cast from its debut until 1976, and then embarked on a highly successful movie career.
Was a long-time class clown expelled from private schools like NYC's Dalton but did well at Stockbridge School in Massachusetts. Expelled from Haverford College after bringing a cow into the third floor of a campus building. Transferred to Bard College, where he dated actress Blythe Danner and graduated in 1967.
