Behind Chris Farley’s life: The rise and fall of a comedy icon

Behind Chris Farley’s life: The rise and fall of a comedy icon

Chris Farley is one of the most memorable comedic personalities of the last few decades. Making his name as a performer on ‘Saturday Night Live’, Farley would become known for his larger-than-life personality, his unique comedic style, and the tribulations he experienced during a life of fame.

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Farley was born to Thomas John Farley and Mary Anne Farley on February 15, 1964, growing up in the small village of Maple Bluff, in the state of Wisconsin. Farley’s father Thomas John was the owner of the Scotch Oil Company in Madison, the capital of Wisconsin…

Early life

And as such, Chris led a fairly comfortable life while growing up. Farley had four siblings – a sister named Barbara, and brothers named Kevin, John, and Tom Jr.

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