History Creator / ChevyChase

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973; he and many other comedians on the program would later become the original cast members of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President UsefulNotes/GeraldFord. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show, though he left in the middle of the second season, returning later to host a further eight times.

%% * TheGadfly: To quote Laraine Newman:

* TheBigGuy: He is 6'4" and was the first of ''SNL''[='=]s many tall, white male cast members. Chase, Randy Quaid (from the 1985–86 season), Charles Rocket (1980–81 season), and Kevin Nealon (1986–95 seasons) are tied as the tallest ''SNL'' cast members.

* NamesTheSame: As, of all things, a bank. Both Chevy Chase the actor and the bank (before it was bought out by 8 Capital One) are named after the town of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

* NamesTheSame: As, of all things, a bank. Both Chevy Chase the actor and the bank (before it was bought out by Capital One) are named after the town of Chevy Chase, Maryland.

* AlliterativeName: Both his real and stage names.

* CatchPhrase: "I'm Chevy Chase and you're not," or some variation of it, like "I still am, and you're still not."

* DeadpanSnarker: His most useful role when he wasn't having pratfalls.

* TheGadfly: To quote Laraine Newman:
-->My first impression of Chevy was that he was really good-looking, but kind of mean. He teased in the way that a big brother would, [aiming for] exactly what would hurt your feelings the most. I say this as someone who loves him. And loves him a lot.
* IWasQuiteALooker: Compare and contrast his ''SNL'' days with ''Community''.
* ItsAllAboutMe: When he's feuding with people, expect this. His catchphrase reeks of it, as well.
* NamesTheSame: as, of all things, a bank. Both Chevy Chase the actor and the bank (before it was bought out by Capital One) are named after the town of Chevy Chase, Maryland.
* TheStraightMan: His ''other'' most useful role when he wasn't having pratfalls.

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as ''Film/{{Caddyshack}}'', ''Film/NationalLampoonsVacation'' and its sequels, and ''Film/ThreeAmigos'', roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also hosted the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in tidecline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office, with even ''Film/VegasVacation'' being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called ''The Chevy Chase Show'' which only lasted for five weeks. He gained some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the TV show ''Series/{{Community}}'', though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Creator/DanHarmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

And yes, he's also gained a reputation that could charitably be described as "difficult", and uncharitably described as unbridled [[{{Jerkass}} Jerkassery]].

* DeadpanSnarker: His most useful role when he wasn't having pratfalls.

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973; he and many other comedians on the program would later become the original cast members of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President Useful/GeraldFord. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show, though he left in the middle of the second season, returning later to host a further eight times.

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973; he and many other comedians on the program would later become the original cast members of ''TV/SaturdayNightLive''. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President Gerald Ford. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show, though he left in the middle of the second season, returning later to host a further eight times.

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973; he and many other comedians on the program would later become the original cast members of ''TV/SaturdayNightLive''. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President Gerald Ford. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show. though he left in the middle of the second season, returning later to host a further eight times.

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as ''Film/{{Caddyshack}}'', ''Film/NationalLampoonsVacation'' and its sequels, and ''Film/ThreeAmigos'', roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even ''Film/VegasVacation'' being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called ''The Chevy Chase Show'' which only lasted for five weeks. He gained some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the TV show ''Series/{{Community}}'' though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Creator/DanHarmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

And yes, he's also gained a reputation that could charitably be described as "difficult", and uncharitably described as unbridled [[{{Jerkass}}Jerkassery]].

And yes, he's also gained a reputation as an ''extremely'' difficult creative collaborator.

* {{Catchphrase}}: "I'm Chevy Chase and you're not," or some variation of it, like "I still am, and you're still not."

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as ''Film/{{Caddyshack}}'', ''Film/NationalLampoonsVacation'' and its sequels, and ''Film/ThreeAmigos'', roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even ''Film/VegasVacation'' being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called the Chevy Chase Show which only lasted for 5 weeks. He gained some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the TV show ''Series/{{Community}}'' though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Creator/DanHarmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as ''Film/Caddyshack'', ''Film/NationalLampoonsVacation'' and its sequels, and ''Film/ThreeAmigos'', roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even ''Film/VegasVacation'' being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called the Chevy Chase Show which only lasted for 5 weeks. He gained some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the TV show ''Series/{{Community}}'' though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Creator/DanHarmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973 where he and many other comedians on the program would be among the original cast members of ''TV/SaturdayNightLive''. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President Gerald Ford. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show though he left in the middle of the second season. He would return to host the show 8 times since then.

He's Chevy Chase (born Cornelius Crane Chase on October 8, 1943), an American actor/comedian known for his pratfalls ... and you're not.

* {{Catchphrase}}: "I'm Chevy Chase and you're not," or some variation thereon, like "I still am, and you're still not."

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973 where he and many other comedians on the program would be among the original cast members of TV/SaturdayNightLive. He was known for his physical comedy, particularly his impressions of then President Gerald Ford. He was also the original Weekend Update Anchor. He received a lot of praise for his role in the show though he left in the middle of the second season. He would return to host the show 8 times since then.

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as Film/Caddyshack, Film/NationalLampoonsVacation and its sequels, and Film/ThreeAmigos, roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even Film/VegasVacation being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called the Chevy Chase Show which only lasted for 5 weeks. He gain some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the tv show Series/Community though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Dan Harmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

* DeadpanSnarker
* TheStraightMan

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as Film/Caddyshack, Film/NationalLampoonsVacation and its sequels, and Film/ThreeAmigos, roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even Film/VegasVacation being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called the Chevy Chase Show which only lasted for 5 weeks. He gain some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the tv show Tv/Community though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Dan Harmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

After SNL, he begin taking film roles with appearances in hit films such as Film/Caddyshack, Film/NationalLampoonsVacation and its sequels, and Film/ThreeAmigos, roles that would make him a highly paid actor in the late 80s. He also host the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988. His career went in decline though in the 90s with many of his films flopping at the box office with even Film/VegasVacation being a commercial disappointment. He hosted a talk show in 1993 called the Chevy Chase Show which only lasted for 5 weeks. He gain some prominence again with the role of Pierce Hawthorne in the tv show TV/Community though he did have creative issues with the show's creator Dan Harmon throughout its run. He left the show during the 4th season.

He began a full time career in comedy by joining the National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973 where he and many other comedians on the program would be among the first cast members of TV/SaturdayNightLive.