David Chas Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Fact, and More

David Chase is a filmmaker and producer from America. His most famous work includes HBO’s TV series ‘The Sopranos. He served as a writer and producer for the hit and critically acclaimed series The Sopranos.

David Chas Biography And Net Worth

David Chase Early Life

Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Chase grew up between Clifton and North Caldwell, New Jersey. Even growing up he had a strong love for crime films and was famous for his storytelling abilities. Growing up in a rough household, Chase suffered from panic attacks and depression as a teenager and even as an adult. In 1964, he enrolled in Wake Forest University but his struggles with mental health issues kept him from studying. He decided to transfer to New York University after spending 2 years at Wake Forest. Chase decided to follow his childhood passion and pursue a career in filmmaking, a decision that was not well-received by his family. Despite their protests, he enrolled himself in the Stanford University – School of Films. In 1971, he graduated with a Master of Arts degree.

David Chase Career

He started in Hollywood as a story editor and worked on Kolchak: The Night Stalker. After that, he started working as a producer for The Rockford Files and Northern Exposure. He worked as a writer, and producer, and also held other titles while working on The Rockford Files. David Chase also secured several Emmy Awards win during the early stages of his career. He was known for his screenplays and his production work. ‘Almost Grown’ was the first series that was the original creation of David Chase. The series was very well received critically.

David Chase Success

While Chase already had several awards and acclaimed work under his belt, he was still relatively unknown in the entertainment industry. This changed when he pitched the idea for ‘The Sopranos’. Initially pitched as a feature film, the idea was developed into a TV show. The show was majorly inspired by Chase’s life experiences and his personal relationship with his mother. The show was passed through several networks until it was picked up by HBO. This show was aired in 1999 and Chase was credited as the creator, showrunner, head writer, and producer. He also directed the first and last episodes of the show. The Sopranos ran for six seasons (1999-2007) and even today it is credited as one of the best TV series of all time. He also worked on feature films including ‘Not Fade Away’ and ‘The Many Saints of Newark’.

Recently, he is working in collaboration with his production company ‘Chase Films Production’ and Warner Media.

David Chase Awards

Chasse has won over 7 Emmy Awards for his work on shows such as The Sopranos and The Rockford Files. He also has 2 Golden Globe Awards.

David Chase’s Net Worth

David Chase has been able to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry through his extraordinary abilities as a writer, filmmaker, and producer. His TV show The Sopranos has been nominated for 111 Emmy Awards. With a successful production company, Chase has been able to amass a net worth of 80 million dollars.

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