Chevy Chase Through the Years: How Old He Was in His Most Iconic Films
- Mar 31
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Updated: Mar 31
Early Career: Before Fame
Before becoming a household name, Chevy Chase worked as a writer and performer in sketch comedy. He was part of National Lampoon Magazine and The National Lampoon Radio Hour (1973-1974), where he developed his signature comedic style. Though he did stand-up and minor acting work, he wasn’t widely recognized at the time.
Breakthrough: The SNL Years
Chase became a star when he joined Saturday Night Live in 1975 at age 32 as one of the original cast members. His deadpan humor, physical comedy, and catchphrase "I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not" made him a standout. He left SNL in 1976 to pursue a film career, becoming one of Hollywood’s first major comedy stars of the late ‘70s and ‘80s.
Major Roles: Age in Iconic Films
Foul Play – 1978 – Age 34
Caddyshack – 1980 – Age 36
Modern Problems – 1981 – Age 38
National Lampoon’s Vacation – 1983 – Age 39
Deal of the Century – 1983 – Age 40
Fletch – 1985 – Age 41
National Lampoon’s European Vacation – 1985 – Age 41
Spies Like Us – 1985 – Age 42
Three Amigos! – 1986 – Age 43
Funny Farm – 1988 – Age 44
Caddyshack II – 1988 – Age 44
Fletch Lives – 1989 – Age 45
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 1989 – Age 46
Nothing But Trouble – 1991 – Age 47
Memoirs of an Invisible Man – 1992 – Age 48
Cops & Robbersons – 1994 – Age 50
Man of the House – 1995 – Age 51
Vegas Vacation – 1997 – Age 53
Snow Day – 2000 – Age 56
Zoom – 2006 – Age 62
Hot Tub Time Machine – 2010 – Age 66
Vacation (cameo) – 2015 – Age 71
Later Career & Legacy
While Chase dominated the comedy film scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s, his career slowed in the 2000s. He made a comeback as Pierce Hawthorne in Community (2009-2014), introducing himself to a new generation of fans. Despite controversies surrounding his on-set behavior, his legacy as one of the most influential comedic actors of his era remains intact.
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