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Chris Elliott(I)

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Chris Elliott
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Christopher Nash Elliott is an American actor, comedian and writer. He appeared in comedic sketches on Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1988), created and starred in the comedy series Get a Life (1990-1992) on Fox, and wrote and starred in the film Cabin Boy (1994). His writing has won four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards. His other television appearances include recurring roles on Everybody Loves Raymond (2003-2005) and How I Met Your Mother (2009-2014), starring as Chris Monsanto in Adult Swim's Eagleheart (2011-2014) and starring as Roland Schitt in Schitt's Creek (2015-2020). He also appeared in the films Groundhog Day (1993), There's Something About Mary (1998), Snow Day (2000) and Scary Movie 2 (2001).
BornMay 31, 1960
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BornMay 31, 1960
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in Groundhog Day (1993)
    Groundhog Day
    8.0
    • Larry
    • 1993
    Cameron Diaz in There's Something About Mary (1998)
    There's Something About Mary
    7.1
    • Dom
    • 1998
    The Abyss (1989)
    The Abyss
    7.5
    • Bendix
    • 1989
    Cabin Boy (1994)
    Cabin Boy
    5.4
    • Nathanial Mayweather
    • 1994

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Caroline Fletcher
      • Norman Montana
      • Post-production
      • 2027
    • The Him
      • Clemet
      • Post-production
    • Bad Day for Bigfoot
      • Post-production



    • Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special (2026)
      Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special
      6.2
      TV Special
      • Chris Monsanto (voice)
      • 2026
    • Marlon Wayans, Chris Elliott, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri, Dave Sheridan, Shawn Wayans, Sydney Park, Gregg Wayans, Olivia Rose Keegan, Savannah Lee Nassif, and Cameron Scott Roberts in Scary Movie (2026)
      Scary Movie
      4.8
      • Shorthand
      • 2026
    • David Spade and Theo Von in Busboys (2026)
      Busboys
      4.2
      • Troy
      • 2026
    • Adam Scott, Stephen Root, Shannon Gisela, and Janelle James in Strip Law (2026)
      Strip Law
      6.0
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2026
    • Fred Armisen, Poorna Jagannathan, Asif Ali, and Saagar Shaikh in Deli Boys (2025)
      Deli Boys
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Sergeant Testicola
      • 2025
    • Carved (2024)
      Carved
      4.4
      • Earl
      • 2024
    • Jake Manley in Welcome to Redville (2023)
      Welcome to Redville
      3.7
      • Sheriff Brooks
      • 2023
    • Matthew McConaughey, Don Cheadle, Johnny Knoxville, Tom Kenny, Niecy Nash, and Kaitlin Olson in Agent Elvis (2023)
      Agent Elvis
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Timothy Leary
      • Leary (voice)
      • 2023
    • Maggie (2022)
      Maggie
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Jack
      • 2022
    • Caroline Aaron, Bruce Dern, Richard Thomas, Chris Elliott, Jack McGee, Kresh Novakovic, Shawnee Smith, Dean Winters, Christopher Riley, Nate Torrence, Paris Bravo, and Gianni Ciardiello in Christmas vs. The Walters (2021)
      Christmas vs. The Walters
      4.5
      • Dr. Tom
      • 2021
    • Marvel Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord (2021)
      Marvel Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord
      8.1
      Podcast Series
      • Rocket Raccoon
      • 2021
    • The Shivering Truth (2018)
      The Shivering Truth
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Slab the EMT (voice)
      • 2020
    • Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy in Schitt's Creek (2015)
      Schitt's Creek
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Roland Schitt
      • 2015–2020
    • Haley Joel Osment, Chris Elliott, Abby Elliott, Bridey Elliott, Paula Niedert Elliott, and Isidora Goreshter in Clara's Ghost (2018)
      Clara's Ghost
      4.1
      • Ted Reynolds
      • 2018
    • At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017)
      At Home with Amy Sedaris
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Rich Uncle
      • 2017

    Writer



    • Chrissy: Plain & Simple
      9.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2007
    • You've Reached the Elliotts
      8.5
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Cabin Boy (1994)
      Cabin Boy
      5.4
      • story
      • 1994
    • Chris Elliott in Get a Life (1990)
      Get a Life
      8.1
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • creator
      • 1990–1992
    • Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989)
      Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special
      7.0
      TV Special
      • additional sketches
      • 1989
    • David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
      Late Night with David Letterman
      7.5
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1982–1988
    • Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special (1988)
      Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special
      7.6
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1988
    • Jasper Carrott in Cinemax Comedy Experiment (1985)
      Cinemax Comedy Experiment
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • FDR: A One Man Show
      7.5
      TV Special
      • story
      • teleplay
      • 1987
    • Action Family (1987)
      Action Family
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • story
      • 1987
    • David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival (1986)
      David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 1986
    • David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985)
      David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival
      8.1
      TV Movie
      • writer
      • 1985
    • Late Night with David Letterman: 3rd Anniversary Special
      6.4
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • The David Letterman Show (1980)
      The David Letterman Show
      7.1
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1980

    Producer



    • Bad Day for Bigfoot
      • executive producer
      • Post-production



    • Chris Elliott, Maria Thayer, and Brett Gelman in Eagleheart (2011)
      Eagleheart
      7.3
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2012
    • You've Reached the Elliotts
      8.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Chris Elliott in Get a Life (1990)
      Get a Life
      8.1
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1990–1992
    • FDR: A One Man Show
      7.5
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 1987

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    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Chris
    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • May 31, 1960
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Paula Niedert ElliottMarch 8, 1986 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Bridey Elliott
    • Parents
        Lee Elliott
    • Relatives
      • John Higgins(Niece or Nephew)
    • Other works
      "Daddy's Boy: A Son's Shocking Account of Life With a Famous Father" (c) 1989, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Articles
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Son of Bob Elliott (of "Bob and Ray" fame).
    • Quotes
      It's a cliché to say that dying is easy and comedy's hard, but I do enjoy appearing in dramas because I don't have to worry about getting a laugh. I don't want to say that drama is an easy job for me, because it isn't, but it does carry a different set of challenges.
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