Jeff Chase
Biography
Jeff Chase is an American film and television actor born Jeffrey L. Sniffen on January 17, 1968, in Paterson, New Jersey. He stands six feet, seven inches tall and weighs 285 pounds. He attended West Virginia University, where he played offensive tackle on the American football team from 1986 to 1991 under the name Jeff Sniffen, and later played one season of professional football for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League. He married Kimberly Chase on January 1991 and has one son, Cory Chase, born in 1998. He currently resides in Clermont, Florida. As an actor and stuntman with 62 known acting credits, his work includes appearing as a stuntman on the Dexter episode The Damage a Man Can Do.
Career overview
Jeff Chase is an American film and television actor with sixty-two known credits in acting listed on The Movie Database. Born Jeffrey L. Sniffen in Paterson, New Jersey, on January 17, 1968, he stands six feet and seven inches tall and weighs 285 pounds. Before his acting career, he attended West Virginia University and played offensive tackle on the American football team from 1986 to 1991 under the name Jeff Sniffen, later playing one season of professional football for the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League.
In his entertainment career, Chase has worked as a television and film actor as well as a stuntman. During the filming of the television episode The Damage a Man Can Do from the series Dexter, while working as a stuntman, Chase was accidentally stabbed by actor Jimmy Smits with a real knife. Official records also associate him with the alternative names Jeffrey Chase, Jeff S. Chase, and Jeffrey Lan.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Bride Hard (2025) as Magnus
- Red One (2024) as Cyclops
- Bad Monkey (2024) as Russian Behemoth
- Nickel Boys (2024) Stunts
- Armor (2024) as Viper
- Mayfair Witches (2023) as Hans
- 57 Seconds (2023) as Big-Boy
- The Winchesters (2022) as Golem
- Leverage: Redemption (2021) as Beefy Guard
- Reminiscence (2021) Stunts
- Your Honor (2020) as Andy Zoff
- Arkansas (2020) as Thomas
- Scream Test (2020) as Baby Frankenstein
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) as Pitchfork Guy
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) Stunts
- Escape Plan: The Extractors (2019) as Frankie
- The Domestics (2018) as Bill The Big
- Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars (2018) as Thorbacca
- Baby Driver (2017) as Jeffrey (uncredited)
- Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016) as Misha (uncredited)
- True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016) as La Roche
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Padre Guard
- Dark Places (2015) as Calvin Diehl
- Let's Be Cops (2014) as Leka
- Let's Be Cops (2014) Stunts
- Banshee (2013) as Jeffrey
- Under the Dome (2013) as Boomer
- Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) as U.S.S. Enterprise Security
- We're the Millers (2013) Stunts
- Escape Plan (2013) as Prisoner Beaten By Breslin
- Pain & Gain (2013) Stunts
- Blood Shot (2013) as Genie
- Missionary (2013) Stunts
- Looper (2012) as Tall Gat Man
- Rock of Ages (2012) as Stacee's Bodyguard
- What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) as Golfer #2 (uncredited)
- Freelancers (2012) as Angie
- Bending The Rules (2012) Stunts
- The Mechanic (2011) as Burke
- Kill the Irishman (2011) as Joe Buka
- Swamp Shark (2011) as Swamp Thing
- Sam Steele and the Crystal Chalice (2011) as Kirby
- The Spy Next Door (2010) as Russian Thug
- Star Trek (2009) as Cadet Alien
- Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009) as Pennington's Bodyguard
- The Slammin' Salmon (2009) as Anthony
- Bait Shop (2008) as Man on Street
- Burn Notice (2007) as Wayne Ray
- Chuck (2007) as Thug
- Chuck (2007) as Burly Russian
- Dexter (2006) as Billy Fleeter
- What About Brian (2006) as Bouncer
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) as Davian's Bodyguard
- The Marine (2006) as Billy
- Transporter 2 (2005) as Vasily
- Kids in America (2005) as Asst. Coach Fasso
- Lenny The Wonder Dog (2005) as Panky
- The Punisher (2004) as Enforcer (uncredited)
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as José
- The Rundown (2003) as Kambui
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002)
- All About the Benjamins (2002) as Mango
- Alias (2001) as Large Russian (uncredited)
- Alias (2001) as Bodyguard
- Black Knight (2001) Stunts
- In the Shadows (2001) as Sergei
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Chase best known for?
Jeff Chase is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bride Hard (2025), Red One (2024), The Battle of Okinawa (1971), Nickel Boys (2024).
When and where was Jeff Chase born?
Jeff Chase was born on January 17, 1968 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Jeff Chase have?
Jeff Chase has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.
What is Jeff Chase's background in cinema and television?
Jeff Chase is an American film and television actor born Jeffrey L. Sniffen on January 17, 1968, in Paterson, New Jersey. He stands six feet, seven inches tall and weighs 285 pounds. He attended West Virginia University, where he played offensive tackle on the American football team from 1986 to 1991 under the name Jef...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dexter (2006) as Billy Fleeter — aged about 38
- Your Honor (2020) as Andy Zoff — aged about 52
- Banshee (2013) as Jeffrey — aged about 45
- Chuck (2007) as Thug — aged about 39
- Chuck (2007) as Burly Russian — aged about 39
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Padre Guard — aged about 47
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