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Chris Elliott

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1960-05-31 (Age: 66)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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 (nÊe 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.

Filmography (43)

⭐ 0 Role: Short Legs

Scary Movie

2026
⭐ 4.0 Role: Troy

Busboys

2026
⭐ 4.9 Role: Earl

Carved

2024
⭐ 4.1 Role: Sheriff Brooks

Welcome to Redville

2023
⭐ 5.0 Role: Dr. Tom

Christmas vs The Walters

2021
⭐ 5.5 Role: Self

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020
⭐ 8.9 Role: Self

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

2020
⭐ 4.9 Role: Ted Reynolds

Clara's Ghost

2018
⭐ 4.3 Role: Mr. P

How to Get Girls

2017
⭐ 5.5 Role: Mr. Buttons

Sandy Wexler

2017
⭐ 4.5 Role: Eugene Cooper

Frat Star

2017
⭐ 5.0 Role: Angela's Dad

Better Off Single

2016
⭐ 6.0 Role: Jim Harper

The Rewrite

2014
⭐ 0 Role: Chris Monsanto

Eagleheart: Paradise Rising

2013
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie

2013