Chevy Chase

Personal context

Summary

Chevy Chase is an actor and comedian known for Saturday Night Live, Caddyshack, the National Lampoon’s Vacation films, Fletch and Community. His work is associated with deadpan delivery, physical comedy and political satire, including his portrayal of Gerald Ford on SNL. Chase described himself as a liberal Democrat in a 2001 forum and sharply criticized George W. Bush at a 2004 People for the American Way event. No public statements on identity politics, DEI or sustained identity-focused activism are on record.