Chevy Chase is a legendary comedian known for his hilarious performances in movies, TV shows, and stand-up comedy. One of his most iconic roles is that of Clark Griswold in the Vacation movies series.
These movies follow the misadventures of the Griswold family as they embark on various vacations that never quite go according to plan. In this article, we will take a look at all the vacation movies from Chevy Chase.
1. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
This movie is where it all began. Directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes, National Lampoon’s Vacation follows the Griswold family as they set out on a cross-country road trip to visit the fictional amusement park called Walley World. Chevy Chase plays the role of Clark Griswold, a bumbling father who tries his best to make the vacation memorable for his family but ends up causing chaos and mayhem along the way.
- Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall
- Box Office: $61.4 million
2. National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)
In this sequel to National Lampoon’s Vacation, the Griswold family wins a trip to Europe after appearing on a game show. They set out to explore Europe but end up causing more trouble than they bargained for. Chevy Chase reprises his role as Clark Griswold and delivers another hilarious performance.
- Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Dana Hill
- Box Office: $49.4 million
3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
This holiday classic follows the Griswold family as they prepare for Christmas. Chevy Chase once again plays the role of Clark Griswold, who is determined to have the perfect Christmas with his family. However, everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and chaos ensues.
- Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid
- Box Office: $71.3 million
4. Vegas Vacation (1997)
In this installment of the Vacation movies series, the Griswold family heads to Las Vegas for a vacation filled with gambling and fun. Chevy Chase once again plays Clark Griswold, who tries his hand at various casino games but ends up losing more than he wins.
- Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid
- Box Office: $36.4 million
5. Vacation (2015)
Vacation is a reboot of the original Vacation movie and features a new cast, with Ed Helms playing the role of an adult Rusty Griswold who takes his family on a road trip to Walley World. However, Chevy Chase makes a cameo appearance in the movie as Clark Griswold.
- Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo
- Box Office: $104.9 million
In conclusion,
Chevy Chase’s performances in the Vacation movies series have become iconic and have left audiences in fits of laughter. From the classic National Lampoon’s Vacation to the more recent reboot, these movies are sure to entertain viewers for years to come.