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Chris Elliott(I)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Chris Elliott at an event for Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Diane Walters, an over-burdened mother of two with a third child on the way, strives to create the perfect Christmas while her loving but dysfunctional family falls apart around her.
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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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Chris Elliott, Mark Roberts, and Tom Verica in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott and Jim Rash in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott and Tom Verica in The Naked Truth (1995)
Téa Leoni and Chris Elliott in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott, Bill Erwin, Basil Langton, Linda Porter, and Harper Roisman in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott and Jim Rash in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott and Jim Rash in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott, Amy Hill, Jim Rash, Mark Roberts, and Tom Verica in The Naked Truth (1995)
Chris Elliott, Amy Hill, Jim Rash, Mark Roberts, and Tom Verica in The Naked Truth (1995)
Téa Leoni, Chris Elliott, and Peggy Miley in The Naked Truth (1995)

Known for:

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

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Actor

  • Welcome to Redville
    • Sheriff Brooks
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Matthew McConaughey, Don Cheadle, Johnny Knoxville, Tom Kenny, Niecy Nash, and Kaitlin Olson in Agent Elvis (2023)
    Agent Elvis
    • Timothy Leary
    • Leary (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Rebecca Rittenhouse in Maggie (2022)
    Maggie
    • Jack
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Caroline Aaron, Bruce Dern, Richard Thomas, Chris Elliott, Jack McGee, Kresh Novakovic, Shawnee Smith, Dean Winters, Nate Torrence, Paris Bravo, and Gianni Ciardiello in Christmas vs. The Walters (2021)
    Christmas vs. The Walters
    • Dr. Tom
    • 2021
  • Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord (2021)
    Marvel's Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord
    • Rocket Raccoon
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • The Shivering Truth (2018)
    The Shivering Truth
    • (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2020
  • Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy in Schitt's Creek (2015)
    Schitt's Creek
    • Roland Schitt
    • TV Series
    • 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
    • Ted Reynolds
    • 2018
  • At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017)
    At Home with Amy Sedaris
    • Rich Uncle
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Will Forte and Kristen Schaal in The Last Man on Earth (2015)
    The Last Man on Earth
    • Glenn
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Lucille Soong, Randall Park, Constance Wu, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen, and Hudson Yang in Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
    Fresh Off the Boat
    • Adam
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner in Difficult People (2015)
    Difficult People
    • Rick
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Friends from College (2017)
    Friends from College
    • Mentalist
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Kate Flannery, David Koechner, Andy Riddle, Zachary Sage, Meghan Roberts, and Martin Cervantez in How to Get Girls (2017)
    How to Get Girls
    • Mr. P
    • 2017
  • Adam Sandler in Sandy Wexler (2017)
    Sandy Wexler
    • Mr. Buttons
    • 2017
  • Frat Star (2017)
    Frat Star
    • Eugene Cooper
    • 2017

Writer

  • Chrissy: Plain & Simple
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2007
  • You've Reached the Elliotts
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2006
  • Cabin Boy (1994)
    Cabin Boy
    • story
    • 1994
  • Chris Elliott in Get a Life (1990)
    Get a Life
    • created by
    • written by
    • TV Series
    • 1990–1992
  • Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special (1989)
    Late Night with David Letterman: 7th Anniversary Special
    • additional sketches
    • TV Special
    • 1989
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
    Late Night with David Letterman
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1982–1988
  • Late Night with David Letterman: 6th Anniversary Special
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1988
  • FDR: A One Man Show
    • story
    • teleplay
    • TV Special
    • 1987
  • Action Family (1987)
    Action Family
    • story
    • TV Movie
    • 1987
  • David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival (1986)
    David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 1986
  • David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985)
    David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival
    • writer
    • TV Movie
    • 1985
  • Late Night with David Letterman: 3rd Anniversary Special
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 1985
  • Peter Austin Noto in The David Letterman Show (1980)
    The David Letterman Show
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1980

Producer

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

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Personal details

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  • 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
  • Other works
    (book) Daddy's Boy (1989) - 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

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  • Trivia
    Was considered for the role of Harry Dunne in Dumb and Dumber (1994).
  • Quotes
    (Recalling a personal encounter with comedian Jerry Seinfeld): "When my show, Get a Life (1990), first aired on Fox and Seinfeld (1989) first aired, it was around the same time. Surprisingly, Get a Life (1990) was doing slightly better. Jerry and I were sitting next to each other on a flight, and he seemed slightly depressed that his show wasn't doing that great. I can actually remember saying, 'Ah come on. I think it's funny. I'm sure people will catch on.' In about six months, I was off the air -- and he was through the roof."
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