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Christopher Crosby "Chris" Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor. Farley was a member of Chicago's The Second City Theatre and cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995. He died on December 18, 1997 in Chicago of a cocaine intoxication and morphine overdose.
Chris Farley was an American comedian and actor known for his high-energy performance style as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and in cult classic comedies during the 1990s.
He is primarily known for his physical comedy and memorable roles in films such as Tommy Boy and Black Sheep, as well as his popular Saturday Night Live sketches.
Farley’s volatile, high-stakes physical comedy style became a defining influence on 1990s sketch television and established a blueprint for the lovable oaf archetype.