Christopher Crosby Farley (February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago’s Second City Theatre and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live between 1990 and 1995. He later went on to pursue a film career, appearing in films such as Coneheads, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Beverly Hills Ninja, Billy Madison, Dirty Work, and Almost Heroes. Similar to his idol, John Belushi, Farley died of a drug overdose in 1997 at the age of 33.
cause of death
Accidental cocaine and morphine overdose
Alma Mater
Marquette University
Notable Work
Saturday Night Live
Occupation
Actor comedian
Relatives
John Farley (brother) Kevin Farley (brother) Jim Farley (cousin)
Resting Place
Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Years Active
1987 1997
Name
Chris Farley
Nationality
United States of America