Other prominent titles include Caddyshack (1980), Modern Problems (1981), Spies Like Us (1985), Three Amigos (1986), Man of the House (1995), and Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). Griswold in five National Lampoon's Vacation films and of Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher in Fletch (1985) and its sequel Fletch Lives (1989). He is further known for his portrayals of Clark W. Ĭhase had his first leading film role in the comedy Foul Play (1978), earning two Golden Globe Award nominations. As both a performer and a writer, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards out of five nominations. He became a key cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live, where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show. Born into a prominent family, he had a variety of jobs before moving into comedy and started acting with National Lampoon. Cornelius Crane ' Chevy' Chase ( / ˈ tʃ ɛ v i/ born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, writer, and actor.
