History Creator / ChrisFarley

'''Christopher Crosby Farley''' (February 15, 1964 -- December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor famous for starring on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' from 1990 to 1995. He, Creator/AdamSandler, Creator/DavidSpade, Creator/ChrisRock and Creator/RobSchneider, were known as "the Bad Boys of SNL," known for bringing in a new era of raunchy, shocking humor to the show (which, at first, was refreshing, but soon plunged the show into SeasonalRot in the mid-1990s and was one of the reasons why critics in the early to mid-1990s trashed ''SNL'' for being juvenile and sophomoric).

His brothers Tom, John, and Kevin continue to make cameo appearances in Creator/HappyMadisonProductions films

Some of his most famous sketches included "The Chris Farley Show", where he'd nervously interview the guest hosts and/or musical guests, the "Zagat's Guide" sketches in which he and Sandler played wife and husband respectively, the "Coffee Commercial" sketch in which he plays a short-tempered customer, and the "Chippendales" sketch in which he danced off with guest host Creator/PatrickSwayze. His characters on ''SNL'' included Todd Connor of the Superfans, Bennett Brauer, one of the "Gap Girls" and, most notably, the homeless, clumsy motivational speaker Matt Foley. His celebrity impressions included Newt Gingrich, Music/MeatLoaf, Creator/RogerEbert, Hank Williams Jr., Lori Davis, John Madden, and Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf (notable because the first time he played Schwarzkopf was the last time Creator/DennisMiller was a Weekend Update anchor).

* TrueCompanions: Chris Farley and David Spade became fast friends on the set of SNL and this was reflected in their on-screen chemistry and frequent collaborations. Spade took it upon himself to try and keep Farley's bad habits from getting out of hand and was so devastated at his friend's sudden death that he was too grief-stricken to go to Farley's funeral and was quoted as saying "I just couldn't be in a room where Chris was in a box."

Some of his most famous sketches included "The Chris Farley Show", where he'd nervously interview the guest hosts and/or musical guests, the "Zagat's Guide" sketches in which he and Sandler played wife and husband respectively, the "Coffee Commercial" sketch in which he plays a short-tempered customer, and the "Chippendales" sketch in which he danced off with guest host Creator/PatrickSwayze. His characters on ''SNL'' included Todd Connor of the Superfans, Bennett Brauer, one of the "Gap Girls" and, most notably, the homeless, clumsy motivational speaker Matt Foley. His celebrity impressions included Newt Gingrich, Music/MeatLoaf, Creator/RogerEbert, Hank Williams Jr., Lori Davis, John Madden, and Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf (notable because the first time he played Schwarzkopf was the last time DennisMiller was a Weekend Update anchor).

His brothers Tom, John, and Kevin continue to make cameo appearances in Happy Madison films

* FatAndSkinny: Chris Farley and David Spade were often praised for their great comedic chemistry with each other in their films and ''[=SNL=]'' skits. It was common for Chris Farley to play a clumsy, but lovable idiot while David Spade would play a snarky and sarcastic little man. Spade was reportedly too grief-stricken to go to Farley's funeral and was quoted as saying "I just couldn't be in a room where Chris was in a box."

* AcroFatic: Despite his size, he was incredibly athletic, having previously played football in high school and rugby in college. Most notable was his ''perfect'' cartwheel during one sketch when he impersonated UsefulNotes/BillClinton. However, at least one cast member noted that whereas most physical comedians learned the arcane skills of taking a convincing pratfall without causing themselves serious damage, Farley's technique amounted to hurling himself at whatever was there without thought for whether or not he'd get hurt.

* ElNinoIsSpanishForTheNino: TropeNamer, in his last SNL appearance before his death.

* FatAndSkinny: Chris Farley and David Spade were often praised for their great comedic chemistry with each other in their films and ''[=SNL=]'' skits. It was common for Chris Farley to play a clumsy, but lovable idiot while David Spade would play a snarky and sarcastic little man.

* AcroFatic: Despite his size, he was incredibly athletic, having previously played football in high school and rugby in college. Most notable was his ''perfect'' cartwheel during one sketch when he impersonated BillClinton. However, at least one cast member noted that whereas most physical comedians learned the arcane skills of taking a convincing pratfall without causing themselves serious damage, Farley's technique amounted to hurling himself at whatever was there without thought for whether or not he'd get hurt.

* AcroFatic: Despite his size, he was incredibly athletic, having previously played football in high school and rugby in college. Most notable was his ''perfect'' cartwheel during one sketch when he impersonated BillClinton.

Farley appeared in a number of movies, which included ''Film/WaynesWorld'', ''Film/WaynesWorld2'' ([[YouLookFamiliar as a different character]]), ''Film/{{Coneheads}}'', ''Film/{{Airheads}}'' and ''Film/BillyMadison''. After he left SNL, he would star in such films as ''TommyBoy'' and ''Film/BlackSheep'', both of which starred him with Spade, ''Film/BeverlyHillsNinja'' and ''Film/AlmostHeroes''.

Farley appeared in a number of movies, which included ''Film/WaynesWorld'', ''Wayne's World 2'' ([[YouLookFamiliar as a different character]]), ''Film/{{Coneheads}}'', ''Film/{{Airheads}}'' and ''Film/BillyMadison''. After he left SNL, he would star in such films as ''TommyBoy'' and ''Film/BlackSheep'', both of which starred him with Spade, ''Film/BeverlyHillsNinja'' and ''AlmostHeroes''.

* AcroFatic: Despite his size, he was incredibly athletic, having previously played football in high school and rugby in college.

Farley appeared in a number of movies, which included ''WaynesWorld'', ''Wayne's World 2'' ([[YouLookFamiliar as a different character]]), ''{{Coneheads}}'', ''{{Airheads}}'' and ''BillyMadison''. After he left SNL, he would star in such films as ''TommyBoy'' and ''Film/BlackSheep'', both of which starred him with Spade, ''BeverlyHillsNinja'' and ''AlmostHeroes''.

Farley's last film, ''DirtyWork'', was released after his death, and also dedicated to him.

His brothers Tom, John, and Kevin, and continue to make cameo appearances in Happy Madison films

His brothers Tom, John, and Kevin,, and continue to make cameo appearances in Happy Madison films

Sadly, he suffered from drug addictions and obesity throughout his career. He died tragically of a drug overdose in 1997 at age 33, eerily the same age and under similar circumstances as another SNL alum, JohnBelushi, who Farley was said to have idolized.

* CatchPhrase: His most famous one was Matt Foley's "I am 35 years old, I am thrice divorced, and I line in a VAN down by the RIVER!"

Christopher Crosby Farley (February 15, 1964 -- December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor famous for starring on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' from 1990 to 1995. He, Creator/AdamSandler, Creator/DavidSpade, Creator/ChrisRock and Creator/RobSchneider, were known as "the Bad Boys of SNL," known for bringing in a new era of raunchy, shocking humor to the show (which, at first, was refreshing, but soon plunged the show into SeasonalRot in the mid-1990s and was one of the reasons why critics in the early to mid-1990s trashed ''SNL'' for being juvenile and sophomoric).

Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 -- December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor famous for starring on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' from 1990 to 1995. He, Creator/AdamSandler, Creator/DavidSpade, Creator/ChrisRock and Creator/RobSchneider, were known as "the Bad Boys of SNL," known for bringing in a new era of raunchy, shocking humor to the show (which, at first, was refreshing, but soon plunged the show into SeasonalRot in the mid-1990s and was one of the reasons why critics in the early to mid-1990s trashed ''SNL'' for being juvenile and sophomoric).

Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 -- December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor famous for starring on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' from 1990 to 1995. He, Creator/AdamSandler, Creator/DavidSpade, Creator/ChrisRock and Creator/RobSchneider, were known as "the Bad Boys of SNL," known for bringing in a new era of raunchy, shocking humor to the show (which, at first, was refreshing, but soon plunged the show into SeasonalRot in the mid-1990s and was one of the reasons why critics in the early to mid-1990s trashed ''SNL'').

Some of his most famous sketches included "The Chris Farley Show", where he'd nervously interview the guest hosts and/or musical guests, the "Zagat's Guide" sketches in which he and Sandler played wife and husband respectively, the "Coffee Commercial" sketch in which he plays a short-tempered customer, and the "Chippendales" sketch in which he danced off with guest host Creator/PatrickSwayze. His characters on SNL included Todd Connor of the Superfans, Bennett Brauer, one of the "Gap Girls" and, most notably, homeless, clumsy motivational speaker Matt Foley. His celebrity impressions included Newt Gingrich, Music/MeatLoaf, Creator/RogerEbert, Hank Williams Jr. and Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.

Some of his most famous sketches included "The Chris Farley Show", where he'd nervously interview the guest hosts and/or musical guests, the "Zagat's Guide" sketches in which he and Sandler played wife and husband respectively, the "Coffee Commercial" sketch in which he plays a short-tempered customer, and the "Chippendales" sketch in which he danced off with guest host PatrickSwayze. His characters on SNL included Todd Connor of the Superfans, Bennett Brauer, one of the "Gap Girls" and, most notably, homeless, clumsy motivational speaker Matt Foley. His celebrity impressions included Newt Gingrich, MeatLoaf, RogerEbert, Hank Williams Jr. and Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf.

Chris Farley (February 15, 1964 -- December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor famous for starring on ''SaturdayNightLive'' from 1990 to 1995. He, Creator/AdamSandler, DavidSpade, Creator/ChrisRock and Rob Schneider, were known as "the Bad Boys of SNL," known for bringing in a new era of raunchy, shocking humor to the show (which, at first, was refreshing, but soon plunged the show into SeasonalRot in the mid-1990s and was one of the reasons why critics in the early to mid-1990s trashed ''SNL'').