Chris Farley
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Key facts
- Born
- Christopher Crosby Farley , ( 1964-02-15 ) February 15, 1964, Madison, Wisconsin , U.S.
- Died
- December 18, 1997 (1997-12-18) (aged 33), Chicago , Illinois, U.S.
- Burial place
- Resurrection Cemetery
- Alma mater
- Marquette University
- Occupations
- Actor comedian
- Years active
- 1984–1997
- Relatives
- John Farley (brother) Kevin Farley (brother) Jim Farley (cousin)
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Christopher Crosby Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American actor and comedian. Farley was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live for five seasons, from 1990 to 1995. He went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Almost Heroes.
Influenced by John Belushi, Farley was widely known for his physical performance/comedy and athleticism (similar to Curly Howard and Roscoe Arbuckle). This was used to great effect during his time on Saturday Night Live, and continued through many of his films. From his early acting days, and through the height of his fame, Farley struggled with obesity, alcoholism, and substance abuse. He died of a drug overdose in 1997 at the age of 33.
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