Chevy Chase Net Worth

Chevy Chase is an actor, comedian, and writer well-known for his many movie roles. He was a household name for years, instantly making people assume he was worth a lot of money. How much is the Chevy Chase net worth, though?

Chevy Chase Net Worth

The Chevy Chase net worth is $50 million. Most people remember him from things like the National Lampoons Vacation series and the NBC series Community. 

Early Life Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase, born Cornelius Crane Chase, was born on October 8, 1943, to Edward Tinsley Chase and Cathalene Parker in New York City, New York. 

Chevy Chase grew up surrounded by artists. His mother, Cornelius Vanderbilt Crane adopted, was a librettist and concert pianist. His grandfather was Edward Leigh Chase, who was an artist and illustrator. Chase’s grandmother was an opera singer. His great uncle was Frank Swift Chase, a teacher and a painter. 

Young Chevy Chase saw his parents divorce when he was only four years old. His father then married into a family that is known as the Folgers coffee family. His mother also remarried twice. 

He graduated from Stockbridge School and continued his education at Haverford College. However, that was short-lived. He only attended school for one semester before he transferred to Bard College. He graduated from Bard College with a BA in English. 

Before becoming an actor, Chevy Chase worked various jobs. At one point, he was a cab driver. Later on, he was a fruit picker. He was also a truck driver, construction worker, theater usher, and wine salesman. 

Career Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase began his comedy career in 1967 when he founded Channel One, an underground comedy ensemble. He simultaneously worked on various other projects, such as a one-page spoof of Mission Impossible that made it into Mad Magazine. By 1973, comedy was his entire career. 

He was a writer and member of the cast for The National Lampoon Radio Hour. 

Saturday Night Live welcomed him to the show in 1975. He was the anchor for the Weekend Update segment and wrote skits and content for Saturday Night Live. “I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not” became his catchphrase and was ranked one of the most under-rated SNL players, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. He left the show in 1976 but continued to appear on SNL during specials as the years went on. 

After Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase turned his focus onto acting. Some of his more notable early films include: 

• Caddyshack
• Tunnel Vision
• National Lampoon’s Vacation
• Fletch
• Three Amigos
• National Lampoon’s European Vacation
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

These early films helped Chevy Chase break into the film industry. He became known for his comedy skills and quickly became a sought-after actor. They also contributed significantly to the Chevy Chase net worth. He earned approximately $7 million per movie, which was a lot in the 80s. Adjusting for inflation is the same as earning $15 million today. 

The career of Chevy Chase seemed to be at its peak in the 80s. In the 90s, his film career started to decline. His films Nothing But Trouble, Memoirs Of An Invisible Man, and Cops And Robbersons were all flops. After that, Chevy Chase did not appear in as many movies. The National Lampoon series saw its last release in 1997 with Vegas Vacation. 

In 1993, he starred in his show, The Chevy Chase Show. Fox had huge hopes for the show, but it didn’t receive the ratings that they anticipated. They canceled it after five weeks. 

After that, Chevy Chase gave television shows a shot. He appeared in hit shows like Law & Order, Chuck, and Family Guy. 

In 2009, he landed a solid role with the cast of Community. He starred alongside Joel McHale, Alison Brie, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, and others. Then, he left the show in 2012. It’s rumored that he got into an argument with someone regarding the direction of his character and used a racial slur during the argument, which offended many people on the cast. 

He’s appeared in various projects since his departure from Community, but these have been scattered. He starred in the comedic hit Hot Tub Time Machine in 2010. In 2019, he starred in the film The Last Laugh on Netflix. 

Awards And Accolades

Chevy Chase has seen several awards during his time. Some of these include: 

• Won Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Variety or Music Series for SNL
• was nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and Best Motion Picture Acting Debut Male for Foul Play
• Given a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
• Received a Golden Palm Star on the Walk Of Stars in Palm Springs, California
• Named Man Of The Year by Hasty Puddings in 1993
• Won The Harvard Lampoons Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996

Chevy Chase Personal Life

Chevy Chase has been married three times. He married Suzanne Chase, his first wife, for three years. His second marriage to Jacqueline Carlin lasted four years. Then, he married Jayni Luke in 1982. 

Chevy Chase has four children: Bryan Perkins Chase, who is from a former wife, Cydney Cathalene Chase, Caley Leigh Chase, and Emily Evelyn Chase. The latter three are with Jayni Luke. 

In 1986, he found himself admitted to the Betty Ford Clinic to address his painkiller addiction. 

Now, Chevy Chase has recovered from a five-week stay in the hospital due to a heart condition. He’s addressed rumors that he’s a jerk and stated he doesn’t care what other people say about him. Chase has also still landed roles sporadically, continuing to help Chevy Chase’s net worth grow. 

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