Top 10 Chimpanzee Comedy Films

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film features a chimp in a horror-comedy setting, where a doctor uses a gorilla to extract spinal fluid for a cure, leading to humorous and eerie situations.

Fact: Boris Karloff stars in this film, known for his horror roles.

Description: A comedy about a scientist who accidentally creates a youth serum, with the help of a mischievous chimpanzee. The film showcases the chimp's antics as it disrupts the lab and the lives of the characters.

Fact: Directed by Howard Hawks, this film also stars Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers.

Description: A chimp named Dunston causes mayhem at a luxurious hotel, providing plenty of laughs while also touching on themes of family and belonging. It's a perfect blend of comedy and heartwarming moments.

Fact: The orangutan in the film was played by two orangutans, Sam and Sally.

Description: A baseball comedy where a chimpanzee named Ed becomes the star player for a minor league team, bringing both chaos and success to the team. The film is a light-hearted look at sports and animal antics.

Fact: The film features real-life baseball players like Matt LeBlanc, who was known for his role in "Friends."

Description: Based on the true story of Gertrude Lintz, who raised a gorilla and other animals in her New York apartment, this film includes a chimp character that adds to the comedic elements of the story.

Fact: The film features a young Renée Zellweger in one of her early roles.

Description: A Laurel and Hardy short where the duo tries to manage a circus chimp, leading to their usual brand of slapstick comedy.

Fact: This was one of the many short films produced by Hal Roach Studios featuring Laurel and Hardy.

Description: This film follows a group of scientists who create a super-intelligent chimpanzee named Virgil, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations. It's a classic example of how a chimp can turn a serious project into a comedy of errors.

Fact: The chimpanzee actor, Willie, was also known for his role in "Any Which Way You Can" with Clint Eastwood.

Description: A mockumentary about a chimp who leads a mutiny on a ship, this film is filled with absurd humor and clever commentary on human behavior through the lens of chimpanzee antics.

Fact: This film was part of a series of mockumentaries by the same director.

Description: Tony Danza stars as an heir who must care for three chimpanzees to inherit his uncle's fortune, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Inheritance."

Description: A short-lived TV series, this film adaptation showcases a world where chimpanzees live like humans, offering a satirical take on television and society.

Fact: The series was created by the same team behind "Dinosaurs."