Chad Ridgely
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.
Acting
Movie
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
as Cop #1
2019
Movie
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
as Photographer
2000
Movie
Dick
as Hippy (uncredited)
1999
Movie
Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
as Wilks
2023
Movie
Massacre on Aisle 12
as Jack
2016
Movie
Weedjies! Halloweed Night
as Gorilla
2019
Movie
Silent Bite
as Radio Jockey (voice)
2024
Movie
Bull Shark 2
as Mayor Williams
2024
Movie
Ice: The Movie
as Announcer
2018
Movie
National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine
as Guy Walker
2007
Movie
6:66 PM
as Peter
2017
Movie
Murder Eleven
as Mike Steel
2013
Movie
Bull Shark 3
as Mayor Williams
2025
Movie
Amityville Hex
as David
2021
Movie
Hard Justice
as Det. Laurie
2025
Movie
The Showffeür
as Additional voices
2025
Movie
The Inn
as Police Officer 1
2004
Movie
The Trouble with Terkel
as Uncle Stewart (voice)
2017
Movie
The Hand of Now
as Will
2013
Movie
Red Letters
as Scott Crenshaw
2019
Movie
CIA: Secret Experiments
as CIA Agent
2008
Movie
Frenzy Moon
as Roy
2025
Movie
Piyali's Password
as Stefan Balazar
2009
Movie
Full Circle
as Cop
2005
Crew
Movie
Massacre on Aisle 12
Writer
2016
Movie
6:66 PM
Writer
2017
Movie
The Hand of Now
Producer
2013
Movie
Vegas Is Calling
Director
2022
Movie
Self Isolated
Director
2021
Movie
Acting with Sharks
Writer
2013
Movie
Jesus Freaks
Producer
2024
Movie
Pickleball Pete
Director
2026
Movie
Eccentrip
Director
2023
Movie
Murder Van
Writer
Movie
Robert De Niro Loves Porn
Producer
2010
Movie
Hollywood Comedian
Director
2024