Chris Farley

Christopher Crosby Farley, a man of Irish heritage, was born into a family of royalty on February 15, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin. His father, Thomas Farley, owned an oil company and his siblings included famous actors Kevin P. Farley and John Farley. Christopher Farley studied theatre and communications at Marquette University, where his comedic talent was discovered by Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live. Farley's five-year tenure with the show was followed by a string of highly successful movie roles, including Wayne's World (1992), Coneheads (1993), Billy Madison (1995), Tommy Boy (1995), and Black Sheep (1996). With each movie, Farley's star power grew and he quickly became one of the most sought-after comedic actors in the industry.