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Other famous Farley characters included Todd O'Connor of Bill Swerski's Superfans, a group of stereotypical Chicagoans who repeatedly shouted 'da Bears!' a would-be Chippendales dancer, in a famous sketch that paired him with guest host Patrick Swayze one of the ' Gap Girls', who worked together at a local mall a stereotypical lunch lady, to the theme of 'Lunchlady Land'' performed by Adam Sandler Bennett Brauer, a Weekend Update commentator who often divulged his personal and hygienic problems via air quotes and himself on The Chris Farley Show, a talk show in which Farley 'interviewed' the guest with poorly conceived questions or trailed off about subjects not germane to the guest. Some of the mannerisms of the character were a combination of the positions Farley noticed his rugby teammates took on the pitch coupled with his high school football coach's habit of squatting down when giving pep talks and the voice his father used when he was angry. In early renditions of the character, Farley used other names, depending on whom he knew in the audience, until the real-life Foley went to the show and had his name used, at which point Farley felt the name best suited the character and refused to change it. James Catholic Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The character's name came from a longtime friend of Farley's who became a Catholic priest and currently serves as head pastor at St. Popular characters performed by Farley included Matt Foley, an over-the-top motivational speaker who frequently reminded other characters that he was 'living in a van down by the river!' The character was created by Bob Odenkirk when he and Farley were performers at Second City. This group came to be known as the 'Bad Boys of SNL.' On SNL, Farley frequently collaborated with fellow cast members Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows, Rob Schneider and David Spade, among others. This was used to great effect during his time on Saturday Night Live, and continued through many of his films.Īlong with Chris Rock, Farley was one of the new Saturday Night Live cast members announced in early 1990. Throughout Farley's career, he was frequently known for his physical performance/comedy and athleticism (similar to Curly Howard and Roscoe Arbuckle). He was eventually promoted to their main stage in 1989, and was a cast member of three revues, The Gods Must Be Lazy, It Was Thirty Years Ago Today, and Flag Smoking Permitted in Lobby Only or Censorama. He then attended Chicago's Second City Theatre, starting the same day as Stephen Colbert, initially as part of Second City's touring group. He first learned the art of improvisational comedy at the Ark Improv Theatre in Madison.įarley made his way to Chicago, performing first at Improv Olympic. Īfter college, he worked with his father at the Scotch Oil Company in Madison. At Marquette, he played rugby union and discovered a love of comedy. He graduated from Marquette University in 1986, with a double major in communications and theater. Many of his summers were spent as a camper and counselor at Red Arrow Camp, near Minocqua, Wisconsin. According to Joel Murray, a fellow Second City cast member, Farley would 'always make it to Mass.'

Farley attended parochial schools in Madison, including Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. His cousin, Jim, is chief executive officer at Ford Motor Company. He had four siblings: Tom Jr., Kevin, John, and Barbara. (1936–99), owned an oil company, and his mother, Mary Anne (née Crosby), was a homemaker. Early life Ĭhristopher Crosby Farley was born on February 15, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up in Maple Bluff. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 33. He later went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Airheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Almost Heroes.įrom his early acting days and through the height of his fame, Farley struggled with substance abuse.

Farley was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theatre and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live for five seasons from 1990 to 1995. Christopher Crosby Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American comedian and actor.