Chris Farley Signed Photograph.

[Farley, Chris]

About this Item

Black and white headshot signed by American actor and comedian Chris Farley. Signed by Farley in gold ink. In fine condition. Farley signatures are uncommon. American actor and comedian Chris Farley gained a reputation for his loud, energetic comedic style first as a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and later in films such as Coneheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, Billy Madison, Dirty Work, and Almost Heroes. On SNL, Farley frequently collaborated with fellow cast members Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Tim Meadows and David Spade, among others. This group came to be known as the "Bad Boys of SNL." Popular characters performed by Farley included Matt Foley, an over-the-top motivational speaker who frequently reminded other characters that he was "living in a van down by the river!" Other famous Farley characters included Todd O'Connor of Bill Swerski's Superfans, a group of stereotypical Chicagoans who repeatedly shouted "da Bears!"; a Chippendale's dancer, in a famous sketch that paired him with guest host Patrick Swayze; one of the "Gap Girls", who worked together at a local mall; and a stereotypical lunch lady who danced to the theme of Lunchlady Land performed by Adam Sandler. On December 18, 1997, Farley was found dead by his younger brother, John, in his apartment in the John Hancock Center in Chicago. He was 33 years old. On August 26, 2005, Farley was posthumously awarded the 2,289th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located in front of iO West.

Seller Inventory # 126559

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chris Farley Signed Photograph.
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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