Chris Farley

Chris Farley (1964–1997) was an American comedian and actor known for his physical, high-energy performances on Saturday Night Live and in films such as Tommy Boy and Black Sheep.

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Lorne Michaels: Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American television producer who created and continues to oversee Saturday Night Live. As SNL’s creator and producer, Michaels helped shape the show where Farley became famous.
Matt Foley: Matt Foley is a fictional motivational speaker portrayed by Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live. The character’s crashing intensity and repeated warnings became Farley’s best-known sketch role.
Madison, Wisconsin: Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin, located between Lakes Mendota and Monona. Farley grew up in the Madison area and later drew on his Midwestern background in comedy.
Farley family: The Farley family is an American family from Wisconsin that includes comedian Chris Farley and actor Kevin Farley. His family has helped preserve his memory and has spoken publicly about addiction and recovery.
Dana Carvey: Dana Carvey is an American comedian and actor who was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 1986 to 1993. Carvey and Farley became close friends and frequent collaborators during Farley’s early SNL years.
Tommy Boy: Tommy Boy is a 1995 comedy film starring Chris Farley and David Spade as mismatched salesmen. Farley’s first major film lead paired his slapstick performance with Spade’s deadpan humor.
Marquette University: Marquette University is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Farley graduated from Marquette in 1986 before pursuing comedy professionally.
Kevin Farley: Kevin Farley is an American actor and comedian and the younger brother of Chris Farley. Kevin has discussed his brother’s life and continued working in comedy and entertainment.
David Spade: David Spade is an American comedian and actor who joined Saturday Night Live in 1990. Spade’s dry screen persona balanced Farley’s exuberant energy in Tommy Boy and Black Sheep.
Black Sheep: Black Sheep is a 1996 comedy film starring Chris Farley as a politician’s troublesome brother. The film reunited Farley with David Spade in a formula built around their contrasting comic styles.