
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.

Hollywood Party
1937 · as Charley Chan Chase, Co-Host

Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
2025

A Coat's Tale
1914 · as The Tramp

Sons of the Desert
1933 · as Charley

Chasing Husbands
1928 · as Charley

Messing Around
1931 · as Carlos

Fluttering Hearts
1927 · as Charley

Fast Work
1930 · as Charley

Mama Behave
1926 · as Charles Chase / Jim Chase

Fighting Fluid
1925 · as Jimmy Jump

Thin Twins
1929 · as Charley

Fatty’s Faithful Fido
1915 · as Fight Spectator / Man at the Dance (uncredited)

Those Country Kids
1914 · as Cop

Sweet Daddy
1924 · as Jimmy Jump

Great Gobs!
1929 · as Charley - 1st Sailor

When Comedy Was King
1960 · as (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hard Boiled
1925 · as Charley

Sittin' Pretty
1924 · as Jimmy Jump