John Patrick Farley (born October 29, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is the youngest brother of actor and comedian Chris Farley.
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Early life and education
Farley was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Thomas John Farley Sr., owner of The Scotch Oil Company, and Mary Jane Farley. He was raised in an Irish Catholic family, as the youngest brother of actors Chris Farley and Kevin Farley. John Farley went on to earn a Bachelor of Art’s in marketing from Regis University in 1992 and later studied at The Second City in Chicago.
Career
Farley has received many roles from his older brother's fellow SNL alums, such as Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. His notable film work includes The Waterboy and The Benchwarmers. He also has small roles in You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Joe Dirt, Almost Heroes, and Extreme Movie. He also appears on multiple episodes of Frank TV and in one episode on the sitcom Rules of Engagement.
In 1997, he appeared as a regular performer in Sports Bar, a sketch-comedy show that ended in 1998.
In 2015, Farley appeared, with his brother, Kevin, in the documentary I Am Chris Farley, about the life of his brother, Chris, alongside many other Hollywood stars, like Adam Sandler and Dan Aykroyd.
In 2019, Farley appeared on the Comedy Central series Lights Out with David Spade, where he is also the television show's announcer.
Personal life
He is married to actress Jennifer Herron and has three children. On December 18, 1997, Farley found his older brother Chris Farley dead from a drug overdose.
