Chris Elliott

Chris Elliott

Biography: Christopher Nash Elliott is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and author. He was born on May 31, 1960, in New York City, New York. He is the youngest of five children of Lee (née Peppers), a model and TV director, and Bob Elliott, who was part of the successful comedy team Bob and Ray. Elliott began his career as a writer for Late Night with David Letterman in 1982. He stayed with the show for six years, during which time he created and performed in many memorable sketches. In 1990, he created and starred in the cult comedy series Get a Life, which ran for two seasons on Fox. Elliott has also appeared in numerous films, including Cabin Boy (1994), Scary Movie 2 (2001), There's Something About Mary (1998). He has also had recurring roles on the television shows Everybody Loves Raymond (2003-2005), How I Met Your Mother (2009-2014), and Eagleheart (2011-2014). In recent years, Elliott has had a recurring role on the Canadian television comedy series Schitt's Creek (2015-2020). He played Roland Schitt, the eccentric father of the show's main character, Johnny Schitt. For his performance, Elliott received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Elliott is also a writer and director. He has written several books, including Daddy's Boy (1989), a memoir about his relationship with his father. He has also directed several films, including the comedy Strange Brew (1983), which he co-wrote with his father. Elliott is married to Paula Niedert, whom he met while she was a talent coordinator on Late Night with David Letterman. They have two daughters, Abby and Bridey.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: May 31, 1960

Deathday: N/A

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Known For

Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day

1993-02-11

There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary

1998-07-15

Christmas vs The Walters
Christmas vs The Walters

2021-11-05

The Abyss
The Abyss

1989-08-09

Scary Movie 2
Scary Movie 2

2001-07-04

Kingpin
Kingpin

1996-07-04

Dance Flick
Dance Flick

2009-05-22

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

2000-07-27

Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy

1994-01-07

Christmas Cottage
Christmas Cottage

2008-10-15

CB4
CB4

1993-03-12

Snow Day
Snow Day

2000-02-11

Merry F#%$in' Christmas
Merry F#%$in' Christmas

2005-11-27

New York Stories
New York Stories

1989-03-10

Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising

2013-12-13

SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools

2011-10-21

Lianna
Lianna

1983-01-19

The Sky is Falling
The Sky is Falling

2001-06-07

The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive

1995-11-11

I'll Believe You
I'll Believe You

2007-01-01

Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie

2013-06-07

The Rewrite
The Rewrite

2014-06-15

Better Off Single
Better Off Single

2016-10-07

Action Family
Action Family

1987-02-07

Manhunter
Manhunter

1986-08-14

The Sector
The Sector

2016-07-05

Frat Star
Frat Star

2017-01-03

Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler

2017-04-14

Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful

1991-12-01

Hyperspace
Hyperspace

1984-09-01

Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show

1987-12-26

The Dictator
The Dictator

2012-05-15

Clara's Ghost
Clara's Ghost

2018-12-06

My Man Adam
My Man Adam

1985-10-25

How to Get Girls
How to Get Girls

2017-10-03

Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones

2001-08-10

Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4

2006-04-12

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020-04-26

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

2020-04-07

Carved
Carved

2024-10-21

Welcome to Redville
Welcome to Redville

2023-08-01