
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.

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
MOVIE • 2019

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
MOVIE • 2000

Dick
MOVIE • 1999

Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
MOVIE • 2023

Murder Eleven
MOVIE • 2013

My Movie Starring Paul Dano
MOVIE • 2025

Piyali's Password
MOVIE • 2009

1 Hour to Kill
MOVIE • 2025

The Inn
MOVIE • 2004

The Showffeür
MOVIE • 2025

6:66 PM
MOVIE • 2017

Our Family Pride
MOVIE • 2026

The Hitmen
MOVIE • 2024

Ice: The Movie
MOVIE • 2018

Red Letters
MOVIE • 2019

California Winter
MOVIE • 2015

Bull Shark 2
MOVIE • 2024

National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine
MOVIE • 2007