Chase Crawford
Chase Alexander Crawford, born on March 11, 1996, in New Bern, North Carolina, is a prominent American actor and film producer hailing from Monroe, Ohio. He is the visionary behind the independent film company Four by Three, which aims to support and elevate indie filmmakers.
Crawford's journey began with his education at Monroe High School, followed by training at D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center, where he graduated in 2014. His artistic career took off in 2013 when he made a notable entry into the film industry by writing, directing, and acting in a Taco Bell advertisement that introduced the Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos.
In early 2015, he married Alexandra Crawford and welcomed their first child. His film career gained momentum with his role in the 2016 Sundance Film Festival selection, Goat, alongside notable actors James Franco and Nick Jonas, followed by his appearance in the Toronto International Film Festival film In the Radiant City the same year.
Crawford produced his debut feature film, Alan and the Fullness of Time, in 2017, collaborating with childhood friend Markus Cook. He continued to produce films, including Moondance in 2018, and acted in titles like Boy Band, Palace, and Worst Christmas Ever.
In 2020, he executive produced The Cran, a dark comedy set in Bowling Green, Ohio. His commitment to independent cinema was recognized in December 2021 when he was included in the Forbes Next 1000 list. The following year, he expanded Four by Three's reach by acquiring multiple indie films and launching Four by Three Comedy, while also co-executive producing Miguel Faus's debut feature, Calladita, noted for being the first European film funded by NFTs.