Biography
Chris Farley is an American comedian, who quickly laid his way to glory. Running into cinema, the actor managed to loudly declare himself, worked with the famous artists and demonstrated an outstanding talent. However, the takeoff turned out to be as bright as the subsequent fall.Childhood and youth
Christopher Crosby Farley was born on February 15, 1964 in the city of Madison. The boy grew up in the company of three brothers and sisters. Father was a businessman, and the mother is a housewife. Parents provided education, thanks to which all children found the purpose of art. Farley studied at the Catholic school, then moved to the Higher School of Madison. Having received a certificate, he went to Milwaukee to fulfill the dream.
Chris hit the acting skills. He began to master the future profession at the University of Marquette, becoming a student of the direction "Theater and Telecom." In 1986, the guy received a diploma. The first time he worked in the Father's company, but soon left the business for the scene.
Personal life
Chris Farley was not a supporter of personal life for everyone to see. It is known that the comedian had a wife and two children. The success of talented actors often accompany doubts and uncertainty. This manifested in the desire of Farley get rid of excess weight. The artist weighed 136 kg with 173 cm height and tried to lose weight 17 times. Realship has brought and destructive habits like drug abuse and alcohol. Certain Chris could not cope with these shortcomings.Films
The first creative head of the artist was the comic troupe Ark Improve. After some time, he received an invitation to cooperate from the Second City Theater. Here, a fateful for Farli meeting with Lorna Michaels, the producer of television transmission "Saturday night in the lone of air". Speaking at one of the show, the actor attracted the attention of several directors. He was given a job in the movies.
The debut roles of the artist were comic and farce, which quickly provoked the interest of the public, because, as you know, cause laughter is more difficult than tears. Among the colleagues artist was Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider. From 1994 to 1995, Farley lived by television and practically did not return to work in theatrical productions. During this period, he participated in the comic show. The audience was especially loved by a miniature of dance with Patrick Swayze, known as Chippendale Dancers.
Understanding what is successful, the artist decided to tie a biography with a movie. Niche television seemed not so spacious. The first role of the artist was secondary. He began to know the new direction from the episodic appearance in the ruin "Wayn World". Posing on the screen of an atypical fan of hard-rock, which suddenly became a star, Farley helped a picture of gathering the amount, 9 times higher than its budget. Producers decided to remove the sequel. Heroes of this paintings organized their own club and festival. In the final of the film on the screen, the musicians of the team Aerosmith appeared.
Following the artist starred in the eggs' tape, followed by the passing roles in the projects "Empty heads" and "Billy Madison". In 1995, the premiere of the Tommy Ribbon tape was held, in which the artist got the main role.
Chris has gained wide fame and recognition of Chris after entering the picture "Ninja from Beverly Hills". The image of a good-natured complete hero had the audience and helped to gain new fans. The picture narrated how the usual property brought up in the Ninja clan went to the United States after the girl. Participation in the filming of the film brought Farley nomination for the MTV channel in the category "Best Comedy Role".
The artist's filmography was small. It was attended by roles in serials and full-length paintings. In 1998, after the death of the actor, the project "Almost heroes" was released on the screens. In him, Chris Farley performed one of the main roles. His partner in the frame was Matthew Perry.
Death
By having a dream, which originated in his youth, Farley failed to overcome temptations. On December 18, 1997, he was found dead in his own apartment. The cause of death served as an overdose of speedball. Tragic news said the younger brother of the artist. After 5 days, the funeral took place, for which the eminent partners of Chris Farley came to work. The grave of the artist is located in Wisconsin.In 2005, in memory of the talent, the comedian on the Alley of Glory opened the star with his name. Chris often compared with a colleague John Belushi, which is stalling Farley, because he was delighted with this artist. Critics found similar in their acting manner and some photos in the image.
Filmography
- 1990 - 1996 - "Saturday night in the literal air"
- 1992 - "Winter World"
- 1992 - "Show Jackie Thomas"
- 1993 - "Rosanna"
- 1993 - "Eggoles"
- 1993 - "Show Larry Sanders"
- 1993 - "Wayn's World - 2"
- 1994 - "Tom"
- 1994 - "Empty Heads"
- 1995 - Billy Madison
- 1995 - "Tommy's Slaughter"
- 1996 - "Parsive Sheep"
- 1997 - "Everybody"
- 1997 - "Ninja from Beverly Hills"
- 1998 - "Almost heroes"