Discover the career path of Chevy Chase, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Chevy Chase, born Cornelius Crane Chase, is a celebrated American comedian, actor, and writer. His career took off as a cast member on the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976). Chase's 'Weekend Update' segment became a popular feature, solidifying his status as a breakout star. His contributions as a performer and writer on SNL earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards from four nominations, highlighting his comedic talent and influence on the show.
In 1967, Chevy Chase co-founded an early underground comedy ensemble called Channel One.
In 1970, Chevy Chase wrote a one-page spoof of Mission: Impossible for Mad magazine.
In 1973, Chevy Chase became a writer and cast member of The National Lampoon Radio Hour.
In 1974, Chevy Chase appeared in the movie "The Groove Tube", which was directed by Ken Shapiro, another co-founder of Channel One.
In October 1975, Chevy Chase became one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live (SNL).
In the spring of 1975, Chevy Chase was a writer for the short-lived Smothers Brothers TV show comeback.
In 1976, Chevy Chase departed from Saturday Night Live as a full-time cast member, later returning as a host, where a fistfight with Bill Murray occurred.
In 1976, Chevy Chase's Weekend Update segment became a staple of Saturday Night Live, earning him two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 1976, Chevy Chase's early film roles included Tunnel Vision.
In late 1976, Chevy Chase left Saturday Night Live to move to Los Angeles with his girlfriend, Jacqueline Carlin, becoming the first original cast member to leave the show.
On May 4, 1977, Chevy Chase appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to promote a prime-time special for NBC.
In 1978, Chevy Chase hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time after leaving the show.
In 1978, Chevy Chase starred in "Foul Play", a box-office hit that earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
In 1980, Chevy Chase portrayed Ty Webb in "Caddyshack" and starred in "Seems Like Old Times" with Goldie Hawn.
In 1980, Chevy Chase portrayed Ty Webb in Caddyshack, reunited with Goldie Hawn for Seems Like Old Times, and released a self-titled record album.
In 1980, Chevy Chase starred in "Oh! Heavenly Dog".
In 1983, Chevy Chase played Clark Griswold in "National Lampoon's Vacation", his most successful movie at the time.
In 1985, Chevy Chase starred in "Fletch" and appeared in "National Lampoon's European Vacation".
In 1985, Chevy Chase starred in "Fletch" as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher and appeared in "Spies Like Us" with Dan Aykroyd.
In 1986, Chevy Chase starred in "¡Three Amigos!" alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
In 1986, Chevy Chase starred in "¡Three Amigos!" and appeared in Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" music video, lip-syncing all the lyrics.
In 1987, Chase's company, Cornelius Productions, signed a deal with Warner Bros. to develop feature projects and he hosted the Academy Awards.
In 1987, Chevy Chase hosted the Academy Awards.
In 1988, Chevy Chase hosted the Academy Awards for a second time.
In 1988, Chevy Chase hosted the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year and starred in the movie "Funny Farm", which was a box office success. He also appeared in "Caddyshack II", which was considered a flop.
In 1989, Chase starred in "Fletch Lives", a sequel to Fletch, and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", another installment in the Vacation film series. By this point in his career, Chase was earning around $7 million per film.
In 1989, Chevy Chase starred in "Fletch Lives", continuing his role as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher.
In 1991, Chase played saxophone at Paul Simon's free concert in Central Park and appeared in the music video "Voices That Care." In the same year, his film "Nothing but Trouble" was released, receiving a Razzie Award nomination.
In 1992, Chevy Chase's film, "Memoirs of an Invisible Man", was released, contributing to a string of film flops.
In September 1993, Chevy Chase hosted "The Chevy Chase Show" on Fox, which was canceled after only five weeks, despite high expectations.
In 1993, Chevy Chase briefly had his own late-night talk show, "The Chevy Chase Show".
In 1994, the movie "Cops & Robbersons", starring Chevy Chase, was released, and was considered a flop.
In 1995, Chevy Chase starred in "Man of the House", which was relatively successful at the box office.
In 1997, "Vegas Vacation", the fourth installment in the Vacation film series starring Chevy Chase, was a box office success.
In 1997, Chevy Chase hosted SNL. Lorne Michaels disputed reports of banning Chase from the show following this appearance.
In 1999, Chevy Chase appeared on Saturday Night Live's 25th anniversary special.
In 2000, Chase appeared in "Snow Day", which was a successful movie.
In 2001, Chevy Chase appeared as the Land Shark in a Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.
In 2002, Chevy Chase appeared in "Orange County", which grossed over $40 million.
In 2002, Chevy Chase was roasted by the New York Friars Club for a Comedy Central special, noted for being unusually vitriolic.
In 2004, Chevy Chase campaigned for Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry.
In 2005, Chevy Chase was interviewed for an NBC special on the first five years of Saturday Night Live.
On November 3, 2006, Chase guest-starred in "In Vino Veritas", an episode of "Law & Order", as an anti-Semitic murder suspect.
In 2007, Chevy Chase appeared in another Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.
In 2008, Chevy Chase endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
In 2009, Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd voiced themselves in the "Spies Reminiscent of Us" episode of "Family Guy".
In 2009, Chevy Chase began his role as Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC sitcom Community.
In 2010, Chevy Chase appeared in the online "Vacation" short film "Hotel Hell Vacation" and the Funny or Die sketch "Presidential Reunion."
In 2013, Chevy Chase appeared in Justin Timberlake's monologue on Saturday Night Live as a member of the Five-Timers Club, reuniting with his Three Amigos co-stars.
In 2014, Chevy Chase concluded his role as Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC sitcom Community.
In February 2015, Chevy Chase participated in Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special.
In 2015, Chase reprised his role as Clark Griswold in "Vacation", the fifth installment in the "Vacation" series, with a brief cameo appearance.
In 2019, Chevy Chase starred in "The Last Laugh" on Netflix alongside Richard Dreyfuss.
In 2024, Chevy Chase appeared in the film "The Christmas Letter" with Randy Quaid and Brian Doyle-Murray.
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