Norman Chaney
Acting
Biography
He played Chubby in 18 "Our Gang" comedies from 1929 to 1931. The resident plus-size member of "The Little Rascals" at the dawn of the talkie era, he relied on an affable personality, a flair for funny dialogue, and a priceless frown of frustration that seemed to swallow up his whole moon face. He was taught the expression by the master of the "slow burn" himself, comedian Edgar Kennedy. Chubby's meatiest moments are in the classic short "Love Business" (1931), in which he competed with Jackie Cooper for the affections of their teacher, Miss Crabtree. (Bringing her flowers and candy, he coyly…
Also known as
Norman 'Chubby' Chaney · Norman Myers Chaney · Chubby
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Known For
The Stolen Jools
1931 · Movie
Teacher's Pet
1930 · Movie
Bear Shooters
1930 · Movie
Classic Comedy Teams
1986 · Movie
When the Wind Blows
1930 · Movie
Helping Grandma
1931 · Movie
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021 · Movie
Railroadin'
1929 · Movie
School's Out
1930 · Movie
Bouncing Babies
1929 · Movie
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
2001 · Movie
Little Daddy
1931 · Movie