Comedy Icon Chevy Chase Honored at Documentary Premiere

The 82-year-old actor attended the screening of "I'm Chevy Chase... And You're Not" with his family.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Legendary comedian Chevy Chase made a rare public appearance at the 40th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival to attend the premiere of a new documentary about his decades-long career in Hollywood. Chase, who is known for his iconic roles in films like National Lampoon's Vacation and Caddyshack, was joined by his wife Jayni and daughter Cydney on the red carpet. The documentary offers a candid look at Chase's life and legacy, featuring interviews with the actor as well as fellow stars like Ryan Reynolds and Goldie Hawn.

Why it matters

Chevy Chase was one of the defining comedic voices of the late 1970s and 1980s, and his physical comedy and sharp wit helped shape the landscape of American humor. This documentary provides fans with a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of a true comedy legend.

The details

The documentary, titled "I'm Chevy Chase... And You're Not", was directed by Marina Zenovich and screened at the Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In a trailer for the film, Zenovich tells Chase that she was just trying to "figure him out", to which he responds, "It's not going to be easy for you. You're not bright enough. How's that?" The documentary features interviews with Chase as well as other stars like Ryan Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Martin Short, and Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels.

  • The documentary screening took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Chevy Chase is currently 82 years old.

The players

Chevy Chase

An 82-year-old legendary comedian known for his iconic roles in films like National Lampoon's Vacation and Caddyshack, as well as his time as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live.

Jayni Chase

Chevy Chase's wife, who attended the documentary screening with him.

Cydney Chase

Chevy Chase's daughter, who also attended the documentary screening with him and his wife.

Marina Zenovich

The director of the documentary "I'm Chevy Chase... And You're Not".

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What they’re saying

“It's not going to be easy for you. You're not bright enough. How's that?”

— Chevy Chase (I'm Chevy Chase... And You're Not* trailer)

What’s next

The documentary "I'm Chevy Chase... And You're Not" is expected to be released to the public later this year, providing fans with a deeper look into the life and career of the legendary comedian.

The takeaway

Chevy Chase's rare public appearance at the premiere of his documentary serves as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the most influential comedic actors of his generation. The film offers a candid and reflective portrait of a performer whose physical comedy and sharp wit helped shape the landscape of American humor.