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I Am Chris Farley

I Am Chris Farley

20157.11h 36m

Overview

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

Directed by Brent Hodge
Written by Steve Burgess, Eric Maran
Produced by Derik Murray
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Top Cast

Chris Farley

Chris Farley

Self (archive footage)

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Self

Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold

Self

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Self

Lorri Bagley

Lorri Bagley

Self

Bo Derek

Bo Derek

Self

B

Barbara Farley

Self

John Farley

John Farley

Self

Kevin Farley

Kevin Farley

Self

Tom Farley

Tom Farley

Self

Themes & Keywords

comedianbiographyhollywood

About I Am Chris Farley

I Am Chris Farley is a documentary film released in 2015 exploring themes of comedian, biography, hollywood. Directed by Brent Hodge, it stars Chris Farley, Christina Applegate, Tom Arnold. I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

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