Chris Farley

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chris-farley

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1. When was Chris Farley born?February 15, 1964
2. Where was Chris Farley born?Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3. When did Chris Farley die?December 18, 1997
4. What is the career?Actor and comedian
5. What is the key influences?John Belushi, Curly Howard, and Roscoe Arbuckle
6. What made Chris Farley a funny comedian?He used big, energetic movements and silly jokes that made people laugh. He was known for his wild energy and physical comedy.

Improvisational Comedy: A form of live theater in which performers create characters, scenes, and stories spontaneously.
Sketch Comedy: A genre of comedy that consists of short, humorous scenes or vignettes, often performed on television.
Physical Comedy: A style of humor that relies on exaggerated bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions for comedic effect.
Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.