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
Cast Credits
My Movie Starring Paul Dano
Character: Wilson Roscoe
MOVIE • 2025
1 Hour to Kill
Character: Pete
MOVIE • 2025
Bull Shark 3
Character: Mayor Williams
MOVIE • 2025
Hard Justice
Character: Det. Laurie
MOVIE • 2025
Silent Bite
Character: Radio Jockey (voice)
MOVIE • 2025
The Incident at the Kingsbury House
Character: Radio Host (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
The Hitmen
Character: Club Patron 1
MOVIE • 2024
Jesus Freaks
Character: X Squad Captain / Additional Voices
MOVIE • 2024
Agency
Character: Newscaster (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
Slasher Days of Summer
Character: Detective Groves
MOVIE • 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Character: Chad
MOVIE • 2024
Bull Shark 2
Character: Mayor Williams
MOVIE • 2024
Eccentrip
Character: Elliot Sampson
MOVIE • 2023
Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
Character: Wilks
MOVIE • 2023
Vegas Is Calling
Character: John
MOVIE • 2022
Self Isolated
Character: David
MOVIE • 2021
Amityville Hex
Character: David
MOVIE • 2021
Pink Bike
Character: Diego
MOVIE • 2020
One Bad Night
Character: Detective Mills
MOVIE • 2019
Red Letters
Character: Scott Crenshaw
MOVIE • 2019
Crew
Crew Credits
1 Hour to Kill
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
1 Hour to Kill
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Jesus Freaks
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2024
Hollywood Comedian
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Eccentrip
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Eccentrip
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Vegas Is Calling
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2022
Vegas Is Calling
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Vegas Is Calling
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Self Isolated
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2021
Self Isolated
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2021
Self Isolated
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2021
6:66 PM
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2017
6:66 PM
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2017
Massacre on Aisle 12
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016
Massacre on Aisle 12
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2016
Acting with Sharks
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2013
Acting with Sharks
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013