Charles Joseph Parrott (October 20, 1893 – June 20, 1940), known professionally as Charley Chase, was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director best known for his work in Hal Roach short film comedies. Born Charles Joseph Parrott in Baltimore, Maryland, Charley Chase began performing in vaudeville as a teenager and started his career in films by working in film in 1912.
Charley Chase has 434 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include Thin Twins, Aching Youth, Bromo and Juliet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.