Much like his idol, the late John Belushi, portly comedian Chris Farley hid his demons behind a façade of sophomoric humor. Comically gifted, yet dangerously insecure, Farley first made a name for himself in the early 1990’s as a corpulent clown on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975- ), before segueing into a successful career in features, often alongside real-life best friend and “S.N.L.” co-star, David Spade. Outrageously uninhibited, Farley’s willingness to physically injure himself for the sake of comedy made audiences cry with laughter – even as they winced.Born Christopher Crosby Farley on
Was a founding member of a theater group, Animal Crackers
Joined the Second City National Touring Company after graduating from college; was brought to the Main Stage at Second City by acting/improv teacher Del Close
Was performing at the Second City Theater in Chicago when he was invited to audition for Lorne Michaels, producer of "Saturday Night Live"
1990
Joined the cast of the long-running NBC variety show, "Saturday Night Live" (left show in 1995)
