Chad Ridgely
Known For: Acting
Biography
Chad Ridgely is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. Founder of Full Auto Films, he is a former police officer and celebrity bodyguard. A regular performer on the LA comedy circuit, Ridgely studied at The Groundlings Theatre, the improvisational company that spawned the careers of Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman, and Melissa McCarthy. Best known by horror fans for writing, starring, and producing the award-winning comedy horror films Massacre on Aisle 12 and 6:66 PM, Ridgely first gained attention in the comedy arena creating and starring in the FOX produced sketch-comedy series, The Chad Ridgely Show. He went on to garner millions of views creating digital comedy content and comedy music videos. Ridgely has appeared in numerous film and television projects, including Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Weedjies: Halloweed Night, Red Letters, Ice: The Movie, Murder Eleven and Indican Pictures animated feature The Trouble with Terkel. Ridgely is originally from Washington, D.C., U.S.A., and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Filmography
2025
- Silent Bite as Radio Jockey (voice)
- Bull Shark 3 as Mayor Williams
- The Showffeür as Additional voices
- My Movie Starring Paul Dano as Wilson Roscoe
- 1 Hour to Kill as Pete
- Frenzy Moon as Roy
- Hard Justice as Det. Laurie
2024
- Bull Shark 2 as Mayor Williams
- Jesus Freaks as X Squad Captain / Additional Voices
- The Incident at the Kingsbury House as Radio Host (voice)
- The Hitmen as Club Patron 1
- Hollywood Comedian as Chad
- Slasher Days of Summer as Detective Groves
- Agency as Newscaster (voice)
2023
- Transmorphers: Mech Beasts as Wilks
- Eccentrip as Elliot Sampson
2022
- Vegas Is Calling as John
2021
- Amityville Hex as David
- Self Isolated as David
2020
- Pink Bike as Diego
2019
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood as Cop #1
- Red Letters as Scott Crenshaw
- Weedjies! Halloweed Night as Gorilla
- One Bad Night as Detective Mills
2018
- Ice: The Movie as Announcer
2017
- The Trouble with Terkel as Uncle Stewart (voice)
- 6:66 PM as Peter
2016
- Massacre on Aisle 12 as Jack
2015
- California Winter as Officer Barnes
2013
- Murder Eleven as Mike Steel
- The Hand of Now as Will
- Acting with Sharks as Chas
2010
- Robert De Niro Loves Porn as Computer Tech
2009
- Piyali's Password as Stefan Balazar
2008
- CIA: Secret Experiments as CIA Agent
2007
- National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine as Guy Walker
2005
- Full Circle as Cop
2004
- The Inn as Police Officer 1
2000
- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 as Photographer
1999
- Dick as Hippy (uncredited)