Chris Farley
American comedian and actor (1964–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the comedian. For the journalist and author, see Christopher John Farley.
Christopher Crosby Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre[1] and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live for five seasons from 1990 to 1995.[2][3] He went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Almost Heroes. 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 at the age of 33.[4]
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Born | Christopher Crosby Farley (1964-02-15)February 15, 1964 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | December 18, 1997(1997-12-18) (aged 33) |
Burial place | Resurrection Cemetery |
Education | Marquette University (BA) |
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Years active | 1986–1997 |
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