Transitioning to the Big Screen
Although he mainly had TV roles after Chris Farley passed away, he has returned to the big screen. His solo ventures−Joe Dirt and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star−were both modestly successful. However, it wasn’t until years later that he made a blockbuster hit.
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When his former SNL castmate, Adam Sandler, asked him to be in the movie Grown Ups, it was a massive success. The film did so well that Sandler bought each of his four co-stars a Maserati to show his appreciation. Grown Ups 2 was also a success.