Chevy Chase
Actor | Writer
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Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, born into a prominent entertainment industry family. Chase worked a plethora of odd jobs before moving into comedy acting with National Lampoon. He quickly became a key cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live, where his Weekend Update skit soon became a staple of the show. Chase is also well-known for his portrayal of the character Clark Griswold in four National Lampoon's Vacation films, and for his roles in other successful comedies such as Caddyshack (1980), Fletch (1985), and ¡Three Amigos! (1986). He has hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. Currently, he appears as Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC comedy series Community.
Filmography - Acting
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Belushi (2020)
As: Self (archive footage)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Directed by: R.J. Cutler
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Chevy Chase | Harold Ramis | John Belushi | Judith Belushi-Pisano
The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020)
As: Chevy
Paul tries to restore his sullied reputation on the eve of being knighted.
Directed by: Dean Murphy
Stars: Shane Jacobson | Olivia Newton-John | John Cleese | Paul Hogan | Chevy Chase
The Last Laugh (2019)
As: Al Hart
After moving to a retirement home, restless talent manager Al reconnects with long-ago client Buddy and coaxes him back out on the comedy circuit.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Greg Pritikin
Stars: Richard Dreyfuss | Andie MacDowell | Chris Parnell | Kate Micucci | Chevy Chase
Love, Gilda (2018)
As: Himself
Love, Gilda is a true autobiography of a pioneering woman, told in her own voice and through her own words. It weaves together audiotapes, rare home movies, diary entries, and interviews with her friends and those inspired by her.
Runtime: 84 min.
Directed by: Lisa Dapolito
Stars: Maya Rudolph | Bill Hader | Amy Poehler | Chevy Chase | Gilda Radner
The Last Movie Star (2017)
As: Sonny
Vic Edwards was one of the biggest movie stars in the world, known for his mustachioed good looks and cocky swagger. With his Hollywood glory a distant memory, the now-octogenarian Vic is prompted to reassess his life with the passing of his beloved dog and the arrival of an invitation to receive a lifetime achievement award from the (fictional) International Nashville Film Festival.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Adam Rifkin
Stars: Ariel Winter | Chevy Chase | Burt Reynolds | Ellar Coltrane | Clark Duke
A Christmas in Vermont (2016)
As: Preston Bullock
Riley Thomas is sent by her profit-obsessed boss to shut down one of the company’s holdings, a small outerwear company in Vermont, for missing profit targets. Riley finds that the company is the lifeblood of a town and, instead of closing down the iconic firm, she unexpectedly falls in love and learns valuable lessons beyond the bottom line.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Fred Olen Ray
Stars: Zack Ward | Howard Hesseman | Chevy Chase | David O'Donnell | Abigail Hawk
Bobby the Hedgehog (2016)
As: ThinkMan (voice)
The prideful and arrogant Bobby is the strongest hedgehog as well as the exception and rebellion in the whole hedgehog tribe. However, During his fight with "Tie Tui", he accidently gets hurt, loses his memory and starts his mysterious journey.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Jianming Huang
Stars: Chevy Chase | Jenn McAllister | Anthony Padilla | Ian Hecox
Vacation (2015)
As: Clark Griswold
Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold takes his wife and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don't go quite as planned.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Jonathan M. Goldstein | John Francis Daley
Stars: Christina Applegate | Ed Helms | Chevy Chase | Charlie Day | Skyler Gisondo
Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015)
As: Hot Tub Repairman
When Lou, who has become the "father of the Internet," is shot by an unknown assailant, Jacob and Nick fire up the time machine again to save their friend.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Steve Pink
Stars: Rob Corddry | Craig Robinson | Chevy Chase | Clark Duke | Bianca Haase
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015)
As: Himself / Actor
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to ...
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Douglas Tirola
Stars: Bill Murray | Chevy Chase | John Candy | John Belushi | Gilda Radner
Wishin' and Hopin' (2014)
As: Adult Felix
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by award winning author Wally Lamb. A vivid slice of 1960s life, Wishin' and Hopin' is a wise-and-witty holiday tale that celebrates where we've been-and how far we've come. In the small town of Three Rivers, Connecticut, we go straight into the halls of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parochial School with Felix Funicello, a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose ...
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Colin Theys
Stars: Meat Loaf | Chevy Chase | Molly Ringwald | Conchata Ferrell | Annabella Sciorra
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2014)
As: Grandpa Geoffrey
This isn't just a Christmas miracle... It's Christmas magic! In this heart-warming family tale, rescue dog Shelby manages to escape the dog pound on Christmas Eve and runs straight into the arms of little Jake (John Paul Ruttan, Robocop). Immediately the two are inseparable! Jake wants to be a magician and Shelby soon becomes the best friend and magical assistant he's always wanted... The ...
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
Stars: Rob Schneider | Tom Arnold | Chevy Chase | Christian Potenza
Lovesick (2014)
As: Lester Horn
The story of Charlie Darby, who has everything going for him: a great job, friends, family, the whole package. The one thing Charlie doesn't have is love, because every time he gets close, he goes clinically insane. When he meets the perfect girl, Charlie must overcome his psychosis to claim his chance at true love.
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Luke Matheny | Luke Matheny
Stars: Ali Larter | Chevy Chase | Matt LeBlanc | Ashley Williams | Rachael Harris
Before I Sleep (2013)
As: Gravedigger
Eugene Devlin, a once famous, now reclusive poet, searches through his past, looking for redemption and peace.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Aaron Sharff | Billy Sharff
Stars: Eric Roberts | Tom Sizemore | Cynthia Gibb | David Warner | Bonnie Wright
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013)
As: Himself (archive footage)
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Runtime: 83 min.
Directed by: Marina Zenovich
Stars: Mike Epps | Whoopi Goldberg | Dave Chappelle | Mel Brooks | Richard Pryor
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (2011)
As: Himself
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now ...
Runtime: 115 min.
Directed by: Gregg Barson
Stars: Carol Burnett | Jerry Lewis | Chevy Chase | Richard Belzer | Alec Baldwin
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011)
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! is a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time, including perennial favorites It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947). The special looks at variations within the genre, such as holiday romances, family movies, and even thrillers. A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! features behind the scenes stories and ...
Runtime: 58 min.
Directed by: Laurent Bouzereau
Stars: Chevy Chase | Chazz Palminteri | Joe Dante | Karolyn Grimes | Deborah Raffin
Not Another Not Another Movie (2011)
As: Max Storm
In this non- stop hilarious ride we follow a struggling Movie Studio that is willing to do anything to make a buck even if it means ruining its reputation, and running the Movie Industry into the ground. This film has everything that an audience wants from a LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY by taking a no-holds barred attack on the Spoof Genre from Blockbuster Action movies to Dramas and Documentaries ...
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: David Murphy
Stars: Vinnie Jones | Chevy Chase | Burt Reynolds | Jennifer Sciole | David Schultz
Someplace with a Mountain (2011)
As: Narrator (voice)
One hour documentary about a special group of pacific islanders. The Lapita Navigators. The proud forefathers of many cultures in the tropical Pacific. They are losing their homes and crops because of sea level rise. Their livelihood and culture are dramatically threatened as the islands they live on are flooding day by day. By chance, a sailor, Steve Goodall, came across them on his travels and discovered ...
Runtime: 51 min.
Directed by: Steve Goodall
Stars: Chevy Chase | Steve Goodall
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011)
A look at the making of the classic comedy film.
Runtime: 85 min.
Stars: Anthony Michael Hall | Eugene Levy | Chevy Chase | Harold Ramis | Geoffrey Proud
The Women of SNL (2010)
As: Various (archive footage)
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Jorma Taccone | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Paul Miller | Dave Wilson | Don Roy King
Stars: Kristen Wiig | Maya Rudolph | Tina Fey | Amy Poehler | Ana Gasteyer
Jack and the Beanstalk (2010)
As: Antipode
A fairy tale character who is about to flunk out of fairy tale school, Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or fail miserably, just like his father before him. Anxious to make good, Jack sells his C.O.W. (Computer of Wonder) for a handful of magic beans and a mysterious book that records his adventures as he's having them. Accompanied by his sidekick Grayson -- a goose who ate a bean and underwent ...
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Gary J. Tunnicliffe
Stars: Colin Ford | Chevy Chase | Gilbert Gottfried | Emily Rose Everhard | Madison Davenport
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
As: The Repairman
A malfunctioning time machine at a ski resort takes a man back to 1986 with his two friends and nephew, where they must relive a fateful night and not change anything to make sure the nephew is born.
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: Steve Pink
Stars: Rob Corddry | John Cusack | Craig Robinson | Lizzy Caplan | Clark Duke
Hotel Hell Vacation (2010)
As: Clark Griswold
Clark and Ellen Griswold embark on a trip to visit their son Rusty and his family, but along the way Clark has planned a romantic getaway where everything turns to disaster.
Runtime: 14 min.
Directed by: Bryan Buckley
Stars: Beverly D'Angelo | Chevy Chase | Travis Greer | Meade Nichol
This Emotional Life (2010)
As: Himself
This Emotional Life is a three-part series that explores improving our social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals.
Directed by: Jack Youngelson | Chana Gazit
Stars: Alanis Morissette | Richard Gere | Chevy Chase | Larry David | Daniel Gilbert
Caddyshack: The Inside Story (2009)
As: Himself
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Caddyshack', one of the most memorable box-office comedies of all times.
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Amelia Hanibelsz
Stars: Chevy Chase | Rodney Dangerfield | Michael O'Keefe | Ted Knight | Scott Colomby
Stay Cool (2009)
As: Principal Marshall
The film centers on a successful author who is forced to confront an unrequited high school crush when he returns home to deliver a commencement address to graduating seniors. Shasta O'Neil, a sexy high school senior flirts with the visiting author and invites him to the prom.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Michael Polish
Stars: Sean Astin | Max Thieriot | Hilary Duff | Chevy Chase | Winona Ryder
Cutlass (2007)
As: Stan
When Robin's daughter Lacy wants to buy an expensive guitar, Robin reminisces about the days when she was a teenager, asking her dad for her first car, an Olds Cutlass Supreme.
Runtime: 16 min.
Directed by: Kate Hudson
Stars: Kurt Russell | Kristen Stewart | Dakota Fanning | Chevy Chase | Virginia Madsen
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007)
As: Clark Griswold (voice)
With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter tells the story of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope".
Runtime: 47 min.
Directed by: Peter Shin | James Purdum | Dominic Polcino
Stars: Seth MacFarlane | Leslie Nielsen | Seth Green | Alex Borstein | Rush Limbaugh
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006)
Runtime: 70 min.
Stars: Russell Brand | Eddie Izzard | Dylan Moran | Al Murray | David Armand
Zoom (2006)
As: Dr. Grant
Jack Shepard is an out-of-shape auto shop owner, far removed from the man who once protected the world's freedom. Reluctantly called back into action by the government, Jack is tasked with turning a ragtag group of kids with special powers into a new generation of superheroes to save the world from certain destruction.
Runtime: 83 min.
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
Stars: Spencer Breslin | Tim Allen | Chevy Chase | Courteney Cox | Kevin Zegers
Doogal (2006)
As: Train (voice)
This is the story of Doogal, an adorable candy-loving mutt who goes on a mission to save the world.
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Dave Borthwick | Frank Passingham | Jean Duval
Stars: William H. Macy | Whoopi Goldberg | Jimmy Fallon | Jon Stewart | Daniel Tay
Goose on the Loose (2006)
As: Congreve Maddox
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Nicholas Kendall
Stars: Chevy Chase | Joan Plowright | James Purefoy | Kari Matchett | Max Morrow
Funny Money (2006)
As: Henry
Henry Perkins, a mild-mannered accountant, accidentally trades briefcases with another man, to find out that there's a million dollars inside. Henry tells his unsuspecting wife of their new-found fortune, but she doesn't embrace it as well as he does. Soon they're joined by their best friends, a cop on the take, a cop on the hunt, and the dreaded Mr. Big, who has come to claim his money.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Leslie Greif
Stars: Armand Assante | Christopher McDonald | Chevy Chase | Robert Loggia | Penelope Ann Miller
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005)
As: Himself / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, Belushi's rebellious presence and intensity changed the face of comedy forever. From classic original characters like the Blues Brothers, King Bee and Samurai Warrior to incomparable impressions of Joe Cocker, Marlon Brando, ...
Runtime: 78 min.
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Chevy Chase | Jane Curtin | John Belushi | Steve Cropper
Ellie Parker (2005)
As: Dennis Swartzbaum
Ellie Parker, an aspiring actress from Australia, lives a hectic Hollywood lifestyle, perpetually trying to land the role that will elevate her career. Living with her lothario musician boyfriend, Justin, Ellie is far from happy, finding support primarily from her friend Sam. But when Ellie meets Chris after a minor traffic accident, she sees new potential for both romance and her life in general.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Scott Coffey
Stars: Naomi Watts | Mark Pellegrino | Scott Coffey | Jennifer Syme | Greg Freitas
The Karate Dog (2004)
As: Cho-Cho
When LAPD computer expert Peter Fowler investigates the killing of an old man in Chinatown, he finds the only witness is his dog, Cho Cho. But Fowler soon discovers Cho Cho is the only dog in the world who can speak to humans... not only that, Cho Cho is an expert in martial arts. When they join forces to track down the mastermind behind the death of Cho Cho's master, it leads these unusual partners into ...
Runtime: 84 min.
Directed by: Bob Clark
Stars: Jaime Pressly | Simon Rex | Chevy Chase | Pat Morita | Jon Voight
Our Italian Husband (2004)
As: Paul Parmesan
When Vincenzo Scocozza , an Italian immigrant sculptor living and working in Manhattan, weds the expectant Charlene Taylor, it over complicates his life for he is already married
Runtime: 108 min.
Directed by: Ilaria Borrelli
Stars: Brooke Shields | Pierfrancesco Favino | Diego Serrano | Chevy Chase | Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Bad Meat (2004)
As: Congressman Bernard P. Greely
Welcome to Butcher's Mill, Illinois, home to a meat-packing plant, a junk yard, and Buddy and Earl, two likable losers who crave the sweet smell of success. Earl is a simple man with a simple desire--to marry Pam, the only available girl in town. But she'll only give herself to a man who meets her strict criteria, including trailer-home ownership. And Earl's conniving boss at the meat-packing plant will do ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Stars: Chevy Chase | Billie Worley | Lance Barber
Stealing Bess (2003)
As: Mr. Punch
Two English twins, who despise each other, start rival vacuum cleaner companies across the street from each other.
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Luke Cresswell | Steve McNicholas
Stars: Rose McGowan | James Rebhorn | Jonathan Hyde | Lee Evans | Kip Pardue
Orange County (2002)
As: Principal Harbert
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his disfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends the wrong application.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Stars: Catherine O'Hara | John Lithgow | Jack Black | Schuyler Fisk | Colin Hanks
Ellie Parker (2001)
As: Dennis
A comic portrait of a young woman's struggle with contemporary life in Los Angeles, as she juggles an acting career, friends and lovers.
Runtime: 16 min.
Directed by: Scott Coffey
Stars: Naomi Watts | Chevy Chase
The Scrambled States of America (2000)
Disenchanted with their fixed places on the map, the states swap spots in hopes that each can get to see a different part of the country and do something different for a change.
Runtime: 17 min.
Directed by: Daniel Ivanick
Stars: Chevy Chase | Diana Canova | Jon Carroll | Leigh Corra | Andy Corra
Snow Day (2000)
As: Tom Brandston
When a school in upstate New York is snowed in, a group of students hi-jack a plow to keep the school closed..
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Chris Koch
Stars: Zena Grey | Mark Webber | Chris Elliott | Chevy Chase | Schuyler Fisk
Pete's a Pizza (2000)
As: Narrator
Pete's parents know exactly what to do when Pete's in a bad mood. They turn Pete into the funniest pizza ever.
Runtime: 6 min.
Directed by: Gary Goldberger | Peter H. Reynolds
Stars: Chevy Chase
Grass (1999)
As: Himself
Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Ron Mann
Stars: Woody Harrelson | Chevy Chase
Saturday Night Live 25th Anniversary (1999)
As: Self
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature monologues and present a look back at some of the best comedy skits and musical numbers of the past two and a half decades.
Runtime: 160 min.
Stars: Bill Murray | Mike Myers | Dana Carvey | Chevy Chase | Chris Farley
Dirty Work (1998)
As: Dr. Farthing
Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant. The dirty duo brings down a movie theater manager and hires hookers to pose as dead bodies during a live TV ad. When a wealthy developer hires the guys to trash a building (so that he can have it condemned), problems arise and a feud ensues.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Bob Saget
Stars: Don Rickles | Jack Warden | Artie Lange | Traylor Howard | Norm Macdonald
Vegas Vacation (1997)
As: Clark Griswold
The Griswold family hits the road again for a typically ill-fated vacation, this time to the glitzy mecca of slots and showgirls—Las Vegas.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Stephen Kessler
Stars: Ethan Embry | Beverly D'Angelo | Randy Quaid | Chevy Chase | Marisol Nichols
Man of the House (1995)
As: Jack Sturgess (Squatting Dog)
Ben Archer is not happy. His mother, Sandy, has just met a man, and it looks like things are pretty serious. Driven by a fear of abandonment, Ben tries anything and everything to ruin the "love bubble" which surrounds his mom. However, after Ben and Jack's experiences in the Indian Guides, the two become much closer.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: James Orr
Stars: Chevy Chase | Jonathan Taylor Thomas | George Wendt | David Shiner | Farrah Fawcett
Cops & Robbersons (1994)
As: Norman Robberson
Hard-as-nails cop Jake Stone moves in with the Robbersons so he can watch a hitman who has moved in next door. The Hitman is one thing, but can you survive the Robberson family.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Stars: Robert Davi | Dianne Wiest | Jack Palance | Chevy Chase | David Barry Gray
A Century of Cinema (1994)
As: Himself
A look back at the first 100 years of the movies.
Runtime: 72 min.
Directed by: Caroline Thomas
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Richard Attenborough | Kim Basinger | George Burns | Milton Berle
Last Action Hero (1993)
As: Chevy Chase
Danny is obsessed with a fictional movie character action hero Jack Slater. When a magical ticket transports him into Jack's latest adventure, Danny finds himself in a world where movie magic and reality collide. Now it's up to Danny to save the life of his hero and new friend.
Runtime: 130 min.
Directed by: John McTiernan
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger | F. Murray Abraham | Charles Dance | Frank McRae | Art Carney
Hero (1992)
As: Deke - Channel 4 News Director
Bernie Laplante is having a rough time. He's divorced, his ex-wife hates him and has custody of their son, the cops are setting a trap for him, then to top it all, he loses a shoe whilst rescuing passengers of a crashed jet. Being a thief who is down on his luck, Bernie takes advantage of the crash, but then someone else claims credit for the rescue.
Runtime: 119 min.
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Stars: Joan Cusack | Geena Davis | Kevin J. O'Connor | Dustin Hoffman | Andy García
Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
As: Nick Holloway
After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: John Carpenter
Stars: Stephen Tobolowsky | Michael McKean | Chevy Chase | Sam Neill | Daryl Hannah
Nothing but Trouble (1991)
As: Chris Thorne
While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Dan Aykroyd
Stars: Daniel Baldwin | Dan Aykroyd | Demi Moore | Chevy Chase | John Candy
L.A. Story (1991)
As: Carlo Christopher
With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Mick Jackson
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker | Richard E. Grant | Marilu Henner | Steve Martin | Victoria Tennant
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
As: Clark
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Stars: Juliette Lewis | Beverly D'Angelo | Chevy Chase | John Randolph | Johnny Galecki
Fletch Lives (1989)
As: Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown mansion he's inherited. When a woman he flirts with turns up dead, Fletch becomes a suspect and must find the killer and clear his name. In the meantime, he's got some serious home-ownership issues, such as termites and weird neighbors.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Stars: R. Lee Ermey | Chevy Chase | Richard Libertini | Hal Holbrook | Julianne Phillips
Caddyshack II (1988)
As: Ty Webb
When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a tacky amusement park.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Allan Arkush
Stars: Jackie Mason | Randy Quaid | Chevy Chase | Robert Stack | Dyan Cannon
Funny Farm (1988)
As: Andy Farmer
Chevy Chase stars as Andy Farmer, a sportswriter who moves with his schoolteacher wife Elizabeth (Madolyn Smith) to the country in order to write a novel in relative seclusion. Of course, seclusion is the last thing the Farmers find in the small, eccentric town, where disaster awaits them at every turn.
Runtime: 101 min.
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Stars: Jack Gilpin | Chevy Chase | Joseph Maher | Kevin O'Morrison | Madolyn Smith Osborne
The Couch Trip (1988)
As: Condom Father
The escaped delinquent John W. Burns, Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Donna Dixon | Charles Grodin | Richard Romanus | Walter Matthau
Three Amigos (1986)
As: Dusty Bottoms
Three unemployed actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to replay their bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: John Landis
Stars: Tony Plana | Martin Short | Chevy Chase | Steve Martin | Alfonso Aráu
Spies Like Us (1985)
As: Emmett Fitz-Hume
Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for Nuclear War.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: John Landis
Stars: Dan Aykroyd | Bruce Davison | Donna Dixon | Chevy Chase | Steve Forrest
Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (1985)
As: Newscaster
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Ken Kwapis
Stars: Laraine Newman | Waylon Jennings | Caroll Spinney | Frank Oz | Jim Henson
National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)
As: Clark Griswold
The Griswalds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and thus pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Stars: Eric Idle | Beverly D'Angelo | Chevy Chase | Jason Lively | Dana Hill
Fletch (1985)
As: Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher might drive his editor up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. When his next story is about the drug trade taking place on the beach, Fletch goes undercover as a homeless man. Unaware of Fletch's true identity, businessman Alan Stanwyk offers Fletch $50,000 to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the ...
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Stars: Chevy Chase | Richard Libertini | Joe Don Baker | Dana Wheeler-Nicholson | Tim Matheson
Deal of the Century (1983)
As: Eddie Muntz
Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: William Friedkin
Stars: Sigourney Weaver | William Marquez | Chevy Chase | Gregory Hines | Vince Edwards
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
As: Clark Griswold
Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family on a quest to Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Stars: Anthony Michael Hall | Beverly D'Angelo | Randy Quaid | Chevy Chase | Imogene Coca
Modern Problems (1981)
As: Max Fielder
Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Ken Shapiro
Stars: Patti D'Arbanville | Mary Kay Place | Dabney Coleman | Chevy Chase | Nell Carter
Under the Rainbow (1981)
As: Bruce Thorpe
In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins (from the cast of _Wizard of Oz, The (1939)_ ). Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Steve Rash
Stars: Chevy Chase | Joseph Maher | Carrie Fisher | Robert Donner | Eve Arden
Seems Like Old Times (1980)
As: Nick Gardenia
Writer Nick Gardenia is kidnapped from his California cliffhouse and forced to rob a bank. Now a fugitive, he seeks help from his ex, Glenda. She is a public defender remarried to a prosecutor, and we get a houseful of hijinks.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Jay Sandrich
Stars: Charles Grodin | Chevy Chase | Robert Guillaume | Goldie Hawn | Harold Gould
Caddyshack (1980)
As: Ty Webb
At an exclusive country club, an ambitious young caddy, Danny Noonan, eagerly pursues a caddy scholarship in hopes of attending college and, in turn, avoiding a job at the lumber yard. In order to succeed, he must first win the favour of the elitist Judge Smails, and then the caddy golf tournament which Smails sponsors.
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Stars: Bill Murray | Chevy Chase | Rodney Dangerfield | Michael O'Keefe | Ted Knight
Oh Heavenly Dog (1980)
As: Browning
Browning is a PI with a bad cold, who's sent to investigate a case by a mysterious client. He stumbles across the body of a young woman and is stabbed to death, and when he wakes up in heaven, they tell him he's "marginal material," and they can only decide on his final destination through one last assignment: to go back and solve his own murder. As a dog. A cute fluffy little dog (Benji). ...
Runtime: 103 min.
Directed by: Joe Camp
Stars: Chevy Chase | Omar Sharif | Robert Morley | Jane Seymour | Benjean
Foul Play (1978)
As: Tony Carlson
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Runtime: 116 min.
Directed by: Colin Higgins
Stars: Chevy Chase | Burgess Meredith | Eugene Roche | Dudley Moore | Goldie Hawn
Grease Day USA (1978)
As: Himself
The star-studded premiere party for "Grease," featuring numerous unrelated musical performances.
Runtime: 48 min.
Directed by: Glen Swanson
Stars: Olivia Newton-John | Chevy Chase | Jodie Foster | John Travolta | Alice Cooper
Tunnel Vision (1976)
As: Himself
A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.
Runtime: 70 min.
Directed by: Neal Israel | Bradley R. Swirnoff
Stars: Howard Hesseman | Chevy Chase | Stephen Feinberg | Phil Proctor | Dan Barrows
The Groove Tube (1974)
As: The Fingers / Geritan / Four Leaf Clover
Chevy Chase makes his film debut in this riotous collection of live skits. Directed by Ken Shapiro and featuring Chase, Richard Belzer and others, The Groove Tube mocks TV Land and its trappings by spoofing kids' shows -- from a marijuana-smoking Koko the Clown who resides in Make Believe Land, to Safety Sam, the penis with a plan who gleefully informs the audience of the perils of casual sex.
Runtime: 75 min.
Directed by: Ken Shapiro
Stars: Chevy Chase | Richard Belzer | Ken Shapiro | Buzzy Linhart | Richmond Baier
Lemmings (1973)
As: Various
Woodstock with a death wish.
Runtime: 55 min.
Directed by: Michael Keady
Stars: Chevy Chase | Christopher Guest | John Belushi | Rhonda Coullet | Paul Jacobs