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Chris Farley (I) (1964–1997)

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Christopher Crosby Farley, who was born on February 15, 1964, grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. He studied theatre and communications on Marquette University. After finishing University Chris was in the cast of the Second City Theatre, where he was discovered by the producer of the great comedy-show Saturday Night Live... See full bio »

Born:

Christopher Crosby Farley
in Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Died:

(age 33) in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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1998 Dirty Work
Jimmy (uncredited)
 
1998 Almost Heroes
Bartholomew Hunt
 
1997 Beverly Hills Ninja
Haru
 
1997 All That (TV series)
The Chicago Ketchup Chef
– Cooking with Randy (1997) … The Chicago Ketchup Chef
 
1990-1996 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Various / Newt Gingrich / Sandman / …
– Danny Aiello/Coolio (1996) … Newt Gingrich (uncredited) / Himself (uncredited)
– David Duchovny/Rod Stewart (1995) … Various
– Bob Saget/TLC (1995) … Various
– Courteney Cox/Dave Matthews Band (1995) … Various
– Damon Wayans/Dionne Farris (1995) … Various
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1996 Black Sheep
Mike Donnelly
 
1995 Tommy Boy
Tommy
 
1995 Billy Madison
Bus Driver (uncredited)
 
1994 Airheads
Officer Wilson
 
1994 Tom (TV series)
Chris
– He's Heavy, He's My Brother (1994) … Chris
 
1993 Wayne's World 2
Milton
 
1993 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
Chris Farley
– L.A. or N.Y.? (1993) … Chris Farley
 
1993 Coneheads
Ronnie the Mechanic
 
1993 Roseanne (TV series)
Man in Clothing Store
– Glengarry, Glen Rosey (1993) … Man in Clothing Store (uncredited)
 
1992 The Jackie Thomas Show (TV series)
Chris Thomas
– Ottumwa 52501 (1992) … Chris Thomas
 
1992 Wayne's World
Security Guard
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (TV movie) (performer: "Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious")
 
1995 Tommy Boy (performer: "What'd I Say")
 
1991 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
– Steve Martin/James Taylor (1991) (performer: "Not Going to Phone it in Tonight")
 
Show ShowStunts (3 titles)
1998 Almost Heroes (stunts - uncredited)
 
1997 Beverly Hills Ninja (stunts)
 
1995 Tommy Boy (stunts)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1993 Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (TV movie) (production coordinator)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2012 Magic Mike Auditions (short) (in memory of)
 
2005 Knight of the Living Dead (video) (special thanks)
 
1996 Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
1994-1997 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host / Jake Hanson / …
– Chris Farley/The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (1997) … Himself - Host
– Heather Locklear/Janet Jackson (1994) … Himself / Jake Hanson / Patron / …
 
1997 Politically Incorrect (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 August 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The 69th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film
 
1993-1997 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Guest
– Episode dated 10 February 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode #4.88 (1996) … Himself
– Episode #4.86 (1996) … Himself/Guest
– Episode #3.291 (1995) … Himself
– Episode #2.125 (1993) … Himself
 
1996 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 1996 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 Adam Sandler: What the Hell Happened to Me? (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1995 The Annual 1995 ShoWest Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1995 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
– Fitness (1995) … Himself
 
1994-1995 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 April 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 May 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1992 Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 2 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 A Comedy Salute to Michael Jordan (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 October 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1989 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself - Audience Member
– Episode dated 12 June 1989 (1989) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (34 titles)
2011 Saturday Night Live Backstage (TV documentary)
Bennett Brauer/Various
 
2010 The Women of SNL (TV movie)
Tom Arnold
 
2010 Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (TV movie)
Wolfgang Wormeldanger/Various (uncredited)
 
2009 The Tragic Side of Comedy (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Saturday Night Live Sports Extra '09 (TV movie)
Wolfgang Wormeldanger/Housesitter (uncredited)
 
2002-2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (TV documentary)
Himself/Various (uncredited)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (TV movie)
Himself/Various Characters (uncredited)
 
2005 Stories from the Side of the Road (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Just the Two of Us (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 'Tommy Boy': Behind the Laughter (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Growing Up Farley (video short)
Himself
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Alec Baldwin (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (TV movie)
Various Characters (uncredited)
 
2004 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (TV movie)
Himself/Various
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself/Various Characters
 
2004 Celebrities Uncensored (TV series)
 
2003 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Himself - #87 Chris Farley Dies
 
2002 Saturday Night Live: TV Tales (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 Saturday Night Live: Game Show Parodies (TV movie)
Himself/Various Characters (uncredited)
 
1999 SNL: 25 Years of Music (TV movie)
Various
 
1999 Saturday Night Live 25 (TV special documentary)
Himself/Various (uncredited)
 
1999 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
1999 Saturday Night Live Christmas (video)
Matt Foley, Motivational Santa
 
1999 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (TV special documentary)
Not Gettin' Any Jimbo (uncredited)
 
1999 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (TV special documentary)
Various Characters (uncredited)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1998 The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (TV special documentary)
Himself/Various Characters (uncredited)
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers (video documentary)
Various Characters (uncredited)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (TV special documentary)
Himself/Various Characters (uncredited)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (TV special documentary)
Himself (Various Characters)
 
1992 Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash (TV movie)
Sen. Howell Heflin, Various (uncredited)
 
1992 Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (video)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Music video for Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Soul To Squeeze"

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 2 Interviews  | 9 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Basically, I only play one character; I just play him at different volumes. See more »

Trivia:

Was planning to do a third movie with David Spade at the time of his death. See more »

Trademark:

Innovator of "anti-slapstick" comedy style; ie. man walks into doorframe, curses and screams in pain for long period of time. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius