Chase Ellison (born September 22, 1993, in Reno, Nevada) is an American actor, known for his career as a child and teen actor. He began acting at a young age, gaining widespread recognition for his role as the young Neil McCormick in the drama film *Mysterious Skin* (2004). He later solidified his presence on the big screen with roles in films such as *The Last Day of Summer* (2007), *Fireflies in the Garden* (2008), and the comedy *Tooth Fairy* (2010). His television career includes appearances in popular series such as *Malcolm in the Middle*, *7th Heaven*, and *How I Met Your Mother*. For his performances, Ellison received several Young Artist Award nominations, winning one in 2008 for his guest-starring performance in the series *Ghost Whisperer*. Primarily active in the first decade of the 2000s, he is recognized as one of the prominent young actors of that period.