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Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase (born October 8, 1943) is an American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, born into a prominent entertainment industry family. Chase worked a plethora of odd jobs before moving into comedy acting with National Lampoon. He quickly became a key cast member in the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live, where his Weekend Update skit soon became a staple of the show. As both a performer and writer, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards out of five nominations. Chase is also well-known for his portrayal of the character Clark Griswold in four National Lampoon's Vacation films, and for his roles in other successful comedies such as Caddyshack (1980), Fletch (1985), and ¡Three Amigos! (1986). He has hosted the Academy Awards twice (1987 and 1988) and briefly had his own late-night talk show, The Chevy Chase Show. He played the character Pierce Hawthorne on the NBC comedy series Community from 2009 to 2014.
Chevy Chase
Santa Claus
for Santa Claus in The Fake Santa (1984)
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Frank Blitzen, a cynical, down-on-his-luck salesman, despises everything about Christmas. But when a holiday mishap forces him to pose as Santa Claus at a local children’s hospital, he reluctantly steps into the role, determined to just get through it. Things take an unexpected turn when he meets Maggie Frost, an upbeat teacher who ropes him into a series of community events, convincing everyone he’s the real Santa. As Frank stumbles through the antics of being the town Santa with the help of Elf Sam, a mischievous helper, he begins to see the holiday through a new lens. Meanwhile, Frank’s young friend Tommy, a hopeful boy who believes deeply in Christmas magic, encourages Frank to embrace the season. Just as Frank starts to soften, he meets the real Santa, who delivers a magical push in the right direction. Hilarious and heartwarming, The Fake Santa is a journey of transformation, showing that even the most stubborn Scrooge can rediscover the spirit of Christmas.
