Chris Farley
| Born | February 15, 1964 |
| Hometown | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Partner | Lorri Bagley |
| Parents | Mary Anne Farley, Thomas Farley |
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Chris Farley Biopic With Paul Walter Hauser Lands at New Line
New Line Cinema proved to be more highly motivated than the rest of its competition in landing the forthcoming Chris Farley biopic that is set to star Paul Walter Hauser as the late comedy legend. The company has landed director Josh Gad’s film following a highly competitive situation. Hauser, a recent Emmy winner for his …
- EntertainmentDeadline
New Line Front-Runner To Land Chris Farley Biopic Package Starring Paul Walter Hauser With Josh Gad Directing: The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: No decision has been made official, but sources tell Deadline that New Line is the favorite to land the package that is based on the biography The Chris Farley Show with Paul Walter Hauser attached to play the legendary comedian. The pitch is based on the book by Farley’s brother Tom Farley Jr. and …
- EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
David Spade Feels ‘Ambivalent’ About Chris Farley Biopic
Jeff KravitzDavid Spade voiced his concerns about the upcoming Lorne Michaels-produced biopic about late comedian Chris Farley this week on his and Dana Carvey’s Superfly podcast.“I had heard some whispers about this for a long time,” Spade said on Friday’s episode, and shared his hopes for what the biopic will focus on in Farley's life. It was recently announced that Farley would be played by Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser. “I’ve run into this guy Paul, very nice guy,” Spade continued. “I think
- EntertainmentNY Daily News
Chris Farley movie in the works, starring Paul Walter Hauser
A film about the life of legendary comedian Chris Farley is reportedly in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser signed on to star in the main role and Josh Gad set to make his directorial debut. The story is being adapted from the New York Times bestseller “The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts,” reports Deadline. Written by Farley’s older brother, Tom Farley Jr., “The Chris Farley ...
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Report: Grand Rapids native cast to play Chris Farley in new biopic
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paul Walter Hauser has been cast to depict infamous comedian Chris Farley in a new biopic.
- EntertainmentCinemaBlend
The Star Of The New Chris Farley Biopic Shared His Take After News Of The New Movie Broke
The actor set to star as Chris Farley in a new biopic shares his take on the news after the movie was announced.
- EntertainmentGold Derby
Chris Farley movie in the works from Lorne Michaels, Josh Gad, and Paul Walter Hauser
“Saturday Night Live” legend Chris Farley’s funny, sad, tragically brief life is getting the biopic treatment from producer Lorne Michaels and director Josh Gad, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning “Black Bird” star Paul Walter Hauser has been tapped to play Farley. The script is by “Daisy Jones & the Six” creators …
- EntertainmentUnited Press International
Paul Walter Hauser to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad-directed biopic
Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser is set to play late comedian Chris Farley in a film to be directed by "Frozen" and "Book of Mormon" star Josh Gad.
- EntertainmentDeadline
Andy Samberg And Radio Silence Team On Hot Comedy Package – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: The package market is flourishing after the Chris Farley package hit the town Friday morning, and it looks to get even busier as sources tell Deadline an untitled comedy pitch package is making the rounds with Radio Silence attached to direct, Andy Samberg’s Party Over Here banner producing and Andrew Lanham on board to …
- EntertainmentPeople
Chris Farley to Be Played by Paul Walter Hauser in Upcoming Biopic: 'Ready to Honor Christopher'
Josh Gad is set to make his directorial debut with the project
