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.
Acted in 47
2020s
- 2026
An Unstable Marriage
Ellis
Our Family Pride
Kent
- 2025
The Showffeür
Additional voices
Hard Justice
Det. Laurie
- 2024
The Incident at the Kingsbury House
Radio Host (voice)
Silent Bite
Radio Jockey (voice)
Jesus Freaks
X Squad Captain / Additional Voices
Agency
Newscaster (voice)
Slasher Days of Summer
Detective Groves
Hollywood Comedian
Chad
Bull Shark 2
Mayor Williams
- 2023
Eccentrip
Elliot Sampson
- 2022
Vegas Is Calling
John
- 2021
Self Isolated
David
Amityville Hex
David
- 2020
Death Cat vs Christmas
Corporate Clause
Pink Bike
Diego
2010s
- 2019
One Bad Night
Detective Mills
Red Letters
Scott Crenshaw
- 2018
Ice: The Movie
Announcer
- 2017
6:66 PM
Peter
The Trouble with Terkel
Uncle Stewart (voice)
- 2016
Massacre on Aisle 12
Jack
- 2015
- 2013
Acting with Sharks
Chas
The Hand of Now
Will
- 2010
Robert De Niro Loves Porn
Computer Tech
2000s
- 2009
Piyali's Password
Stefan Balazar
- 2007
National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine
Guy Walker
- 2004
The Inn
Police Officer 1
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
No release date
Murder Van
Miles
Xero Agency
Reed
Produced 12
2020s
- 2026
Our Family Pride
Co-Producer
- 2025
- 2024
Jesus Freaks
Producer
Hollywood Comedian
Producer
- 2022
Vegas Is Calling
Producer
- 2021
Self Isolated
Producer
2010s
- 2017
6:66 PM
Producer
- 2016
Massacre on Aisle 12
Producer
- 2013
Acting with Sharks
Producer
The Hand of Now
Producer
- 2010
Robert De Niro Loves Porn
Producer
No release date
Murder Van
Producer
Wrote 10
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Writer
- 2023
Eccentrip
Writer
- 2022
Vegas Is Calling
Writer
- 2021
Self Isolated
Writer
2010s
- 2017
6:66 PM
Writer
- 2016
Massacre on Aisle 12
Writer
- 2013
Acting with Sharks
Writer
- 2010
Robert De Niro Loves Porn
Writer
No release date
Murder Van
Writer
Directed 7
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Director
- 2023
Eccentrip
Director
- 2022
Vegas Is Calling
Director
- 2021
Self Isolated
Director
2010s
- 2013
Acting with Sharks
Director
No release date
Murder Van
Director