Chevy Chase is an American actor and comedian.
Born into a prominent New York family, he worked a variety of jobs before moving into comedy and began acting with National Lampoon.
He became a key cast member in the debut season of Saturday Night Live, where his recurring Weekend Update segment soon became a staple of the show.
As both a performer and writer, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards out of five nominations.
As a member of the original cast of Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017.
