While Charley Chase is far from being as famous as "The Big Three" Chase was married to Bebe Eltinge from 1914, a marriage that lasted until his death and produced two daughters, Polly and June. Chase's silent work was celebrated on DVD in two volumes from Kino Video. At long last his comic genius is being recognized.
Brother of James Parrott.
Entered films in 1912.
In an interview on the David Letterman show, Hal Roach said that Chase auditioned for him by saying he could play ANY part. Chase then proceeded to do his impression of a lighthouse by turning his head, pausing with his eyes wide open when he was facing forward during each rotation.
Biography in: "Whos Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 102-103. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
He had two daughters with his wife, Bebe: Pauline (Polly) and June.
Directed short comedies under his birth name, Charles Parrott.
He died in his home at 2157 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA).
Posters for many of his short comedies from the late 1920s were painted by Al Hirschfeld.
She is of Puerto Rican and Italian descent.
Loves cooking and snowboarding.
