1. Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase received his stage name from a medieval English Ballad.
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Chevy Chase is a well-known comedic actor for his appearances on Saturday Night Live & his starring roles in the films Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation, and Fletch.
Chevy Chase was born on Oct 8, 1943 in New York City as Cornelius Crane Chase. Chase was named for his adoptive grandfather, Cornelius and 'Chevy' was bestowed by his grandmother from the medieval English ballad "The Ballad of Chevy Chase".