Born and raised in New York, Chevy Chase is an international comedy icon and household name. He first made it big on Saturday Night Live and went on to win three Emmy Awards (out of five nominations). He has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. Basically, Chase is a hilarious superstar who has achieved almost as much success as you can get as a comedian.
Unfortunately for Chase, his life didn't always revolve around laughter. As a child, his mother and stepfather subjected him to physical and emotional abuse. The comedian has recalled the times he was locked in a closet for hours and then slapped across the face after being released. We often wonder if the sadness in his childhood is what prompted him to start a career that was based on making people happy.