Comedian Chris Farley, who died of a drug overdose
in 1997 at the age of 33, is being honored by
Hollywood with a star on the Walk of Fame. Farley exploded
into the limelight in 1990 when he landed a spot on
the venerable NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live.
He went on to star in the big-screen comedies
Black Sheep, Tommy Boy, and
Beverly Hills Ninja.
For five years on SNL, Farley created memorable characters, such as a shirtless Chippendales dancer and the motivational speaker Matt Foley, who urged his charges to get straight or they'd end up "living in a van down by the river!". He was adept at physical comedy, and his off-the-cuff antics often caused his fellow cast members to laugh uncontrollably during live tapings (long before Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz turned that habit into a cottage industry).
Farley went on to star in two films with fellow SNL alum--and close friend--David Spade. "I think it's sweet that everyone still has a real nice place in their hearts for him. They still remember him," said Spade. "I still think about him every day."
"I think every fat comedian owes him 80 bucks that's working today," said Chris Rock, who was also on the show during Farley's tenure.
The new season of Saturday Night Live premieres October 1.
AWESOME
Thats really good to hear. He deserves it. The best comedian to have ever lived. Just wish he lived his life better. But he will always be remembered. Go Chris Farley!!
man i love chris farley, tommy boy is one of the funniest movies ever, and even his i forgot i did this movie Black sheep somewhat copy of tommy boy was funny as hell too. This guy is easily one of my favorite comedians, his sketches on saturday night live were funny as hell, he came up with the best characters.... This man is a legend.
Nice, is so rare, that when you see something pure your hart just melts; I'm blown away.<br />
bill bower
Yay!
It's great to see that Chris left his mark and will be remembered for a very long time. He was truly one of a kind. Cheers!
All hail Farley! The man was a genius and definitely deserves the fame.
one of the best ever!!!
great!!! chris farley was a funny guy<br />
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uuummm lost is renewed, that show is awful!
Good to see that. He was very funny. Every movie he made was hilarious.
did you guys hear!? The renewed Lost! It's gonna have a second season!
That is cool. TV.com always posts news about 3 days after the rest of the web.
He was very funny. He deserves recognition.
Chris Farley f'n ruled!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to see he will get that honor.
Great to see he will get that honor.
It's about time.