Chris Elliott
Skuespiller, Forfatter, Producer
31. maj 1960 (65 år)
Christopher Nash Elliott is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, 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.
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.
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Filmography
| 2026 | Scary Movie 6 · as Hanson |
| 2026 | Busboys · as Troy |
| 2026 | Strip Law · as (voice) |
| 2025 | Deli Boys · as Sergeant Testicola |
| 2024 | Carved · as Earl |
| 2023 | Welcome to Redville · as Sheriff Brooks |
| 2023 | Agent Elvis · as Timothy Leary (voice) |
| 2022 | Maggie (2022) · as Jack |
| 2021 | Christmas vs. The Walters · as Dr. TomPå Plex |
| 2021 | Marvel's Wastelanders · as Rocket Raccoon |
| 2018 | The Shivering Truth · as (voice) |
| 2018 | Clara's Ghost · as Ted Reynolds |
| 2017 | At Home with Amy Sedaris · as Rich Uncle |
| 2017 | How to Get Girls · as Mr. P |
| 2017 | Friends from College · as Mentalist |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler · as Mr. Buttons |
| 2017 | Frat Star · as Eugene Cooper |
| 2016 | Thanksgiving · as Don MorganPå Plex |
| 2016 | Graves · as Thomas NashPå Plex |
| 2016 | Better Off Single · as Angela's DadPå Plex |
| 2015 | Difficult People · as Rick |
| 2015 | The Last Man on Earth · as Glenn |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat · as Adam |
| 2015 | Schitt's Creek · as Roland Schitt |
| 2014 | The Rewrite · as Jim HarperPå Plex |
| 2014 | The Knick · as Port Authority Officer |
| 2013 | The Birthday Boys · as VariousPå Plex |
| 2012 | The Dictator · as Mr. Ogden |
| 2011 | Eagleheart · as Chris Monsanto |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland · as Luke |
| 2009 | The Good Wife · as Adrian Fluke |
| 2009 | Bored to Death · as Fishman |
| 2009 | Community · as Russell Borchert |
| 2009 | Speed-Dating · as Inspector Green |
| 2009 | Nurse Jackie · as Vigilante Jones |
| 2009 | Dance Flick · as Ron |
| 2009 | Stuck Like Chuck · as Film Class Professor |
| 2009 | The Fish Tank · as Buddy |
| 2008 | Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage · as Ernie |
| 2007 | Code Monkeys · as Chris (voice) |
| 2006 | I'll Believe You · as Eugene The Gator Guy |
| 2006 | Metalocalypse · as Dr. Commander Vermin Chuntspinkton |
| 2006 | Scary Movie 4 · as Ezekiel |
| 2005 | |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother · as Mickey Aldrin |
| 2002 | Still Standing · as Jeff Hackman |
| 2001 | According to Jim · as Reverend Pierson |
| 2001 | Osmosis Jones · as BobPå Plex |
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 · as Hanson |
| 2001 | |
| 2000 | The Weber Show · as Larry Heckman |
| 2000 | Ed · as Chet Bellafiore |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps · as Restaurant Manager |
| 2000 | Snow Day · as Roger The Snowplowman |
| 1999 | The Sky Is Falling · as Santa Claus |
| 1999 | Third Watch · as Jeffrey Barton |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · as Pete Matthews |
| 1999 | SpongeBob SquarePants · as Captain |
| 1999 | Futurama · as V-Giny (voice) |
| 1999 | Dilbert · as Dogbert (voice) |
| 1998 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin · as Bob Hillets |
| 1998 | The King of Queens · as Pete, The Exterminator |
| 1998 | Hercules · as Triton (voice) |
| 1998 | That '70s Show · as Mr. Bray |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary · as Dom Woganowski |
| 1997 | King of the Hill · as Chris Sizemore (voice) |
| 1996 | Sabrina, The Teenage Witch · as Warren |
| 1996 | Everybody Loves Raymond · as Peter Macdougall |
| 1996 | Kingpin · as The Gambler |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... · as Gilbert Bronson |
| 1995 | The Barefoot Executive · as Jase Wallenberg |
| 1995 | The Naked Truth · as Bradley Crosby |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits (1995) · as Jack Parson |
| 1994 | Cabin Boy · as Nathanial Mayweather |
| 1994 | Duckman · as Dr. Reamus Elliott (voice) |
| 1993 | The Nanny · as Chris Malley |
| 1993 | CB4 · as A. White |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day · as Larry |
| 1992 | The Adventures of Pete & Pete · as Meterman Ray |
| 1991 | Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful · as Andy |
| 1990 | Get a Life · as Chris PetersonPå Plex |
| 1990 | Wings · as Steve |
| 1989 | The Abyss · as Bendix |
| 1989 | New York Stories · as Robber |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown · as Steve |
| 1988 | |
| 1987 | FDR: A One Man Show · as Franklin Delano Roosevelt |
| 1987 | Action Family · as Chris |
| 1986 | Manhunter · as Zeller |
| 1985 | My Man Adam · as Mr. Spooner |
| 1985 | The Equalizer · as Rags Maloney |
| 1984 | Miami Vice · as Danny Allred The Cryptographer |
| 1984 | Hyperspace · as Hopper |
| 1983 | Lianna · as Lighting Assistant |
| 1983 | Friday Night Videos · as Paul Shaffer |
| 2021 | Festpocalypse! · as Self |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | Fantastic Mr. Murray · as Self |
| 2012 | Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie · as SelfPå Plex |
| 2012 | Larry King Now · as Self |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) · as Self |
| 2009 | Kevin Pollak's Chat Show · as Self |
| 2006 | You've Reached the Elliotts · as Self |
| 2005 | Denis Leary's Merry F#%$in' Christmas · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! · as Self |
| 2000 | Backstory (2000) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show · as Self |
| 1994 | Movie Magic · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman · as Self |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show · as Chris Elliott |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | Later with Bob Costas · as Self - Guest |
| 1986 | David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival · as Self (segment "chris Elliott: A Television Miracle") |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman · as Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight · as Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live · as Self - Various Characters |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Eagleheart · as Consulting Producer |
| 2006 | You've Reached the Elliotts · as Executive Producer |
| 1990 | Get a LifePå Plex |
| 1987 | FDR: A One Man Show · as Executive Producer |
| 1994 | Cabin Boy · as Story |
| 1990 | Get a Life · as Created ByPå Plex |
| 1987 | FDR: A One Man Show · as Teleplay |