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Madison, Wisconsin · Van down by the river
Chris Farley
Comedian · Actor · Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy
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Who is Chris Farley?
Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. A Second City alum, comedian Chris Farley joined Saturday Night Live in 1990, where his characters included motivational speaker Matt Foley, and starred with David Spade in Tommy Boy (1995) and Black Sheep (1996). He died at 33.
Career timeline
- 1964Born February 15 in Madison, Wisconsin
- 1986Graduates from Marquette University
- Late 1980sSecond City, Chicago
- 1990Joins Saturday Night Live
- 1995Tommy Boy
- 1996Black Sheep
- 1997Dies December 18 in Chicago
Podcast & show guest appearances
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Chris Farley on SNL
Saturday Night Live
Cast member 1990–1995: Matt Foley, The Chris Farley Show.
Second City
Chicago mainstage before SNL.
Chris Farley movies and TV shows
- Tommy Boy (1995)
- Black Sheep (1996)
- Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
- Saturday Night Live (1990–1995)
Full credits on IMDb.
People
- David Spade, Tommy Boy and Black Sheep co-star
- Adam Sandler, SNL castmate
- Adam Ray, who names him as an influence
Places
- Madison, Wisconsin (born)
- Marquette University, Milwaukee
- Chicago (Second City; died)
Products
- Films: Tommy Boy and Black Sheep
Chris Farley FAQ
Who was Chris Farley?
An American comedian and SNL star known for Matt Foley and the film Tommy Boy.
Is Chris Farley still alive?
No. Chris Farley was born February 15, 1964 and died December 18, 1997, at 33.
Were Chris Farley and David Spade friends?
Yes, close friends and co-stars in Tommy Boy and Black Sheep.
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