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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Frenzy Moon
Character:Roy
Release Date:11/11/2025
My Movie Starring Paul Dano
Character:Wilson Roscoe
Release Date:09/11/2025
The Showffeür
Character:Additional voices
Release Date:13/09/2025
1 Hour to Kill
Character:Pete
Release Date:09/09/2025
Bull Shark 3
Character:Mayor Williams
Release Date:19/08/2025
Hard Justice
Character:Det. Laurie
Release Date:01/07/2025
Silent Bite
Character:Radio Jockey (voice)
Release Date:24/01/2025
The Incident at the Kingsbury House
Character:Radio Host (voice)
Release Date:14/12/2024
The Hitmen
Character:Club Patron 1
Release Date:30/10/2024
Jesus Freaks
Character:X Squad Captain / Additional Voices
Release Date:28/09/2024
Agency
Character:Newscaster (voice)
Release Date:15/09/2024
Slasher Days of Summer
Character:Detective Groves
Release Date:13/09/2024
Hollywood Comedian
Character:Chad
Release Date:31/05/2024
Bull Shark 2
Character:Mayor Williams
Release Date:28/03/2024
Eccentrip
Character:Elliot Sampson
Release Date:25/10/2023
Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
Character:Wilks
Release Date:09/06/2023
Vegas Is Calling
Character:John
Release Date:27/11/2022
Self Isolated
Character:David
Release Date:06/11/2021
Amityville Hex
Character:David
Release Date:30/04/2021
Pink Bike
Character:Diego
Release Date:17/04/2020
One Bad Night
Character:Detective Mills
Release Date:27/10/2019
Red Letters
Character:Scott Crenshaw
Release Date:27/10/2019
Weedjies! Halloweed Night
Character:Gorilla
Release Date:21/10/2019
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Character:Cop #1
Release Date:24/07/2019
Ice: The Movie
Character:Announcer
Release Date:26/03/2018
6:66 PM
Character:Peter
Release Date:04/11/2017
The Trouble with Terkel
Character:Uncle Stewart (voice)
Release Date:03/02/2017
Massacre on Aisle 12
Character:Jack
Release Date:05/11/2016
California Winter
Character:Officer Barnes
Release Date:01/12/2015
Murder Eleven
Character:Mike Steel
Release Date:02/10/2013
Acting with Sharks
Character:Chas
Release Date:02/08/2013
The Hand of Now
Character:Will
Release Date:11/06/2013
Robert De Niro Loves Porn
Character:Computer Tech
Release Date:09/07/2010
Piyali's Password
Character:Stefan Balazar
Release Date:27/11/2009
CIA: Secret Experiments
Character:CIA Agent
Release Date:11/03/2008
National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine
Character:Guy Walker
Release Date:21/10/2007
Full Circle
Character:Cop
Release Date:21/05/2005
The Inn
Character:Police Officer 1
Release Date:06/11/2004
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
Character:Photographer
Release Date:27/10/2000
Dick
Character:Hippy (uncredited)
Release Date:04/08/1999
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