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), Something About Mary (1998), and 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
all 88
TV Shows 46
Movies 42
self 10
Voice 6
Writer 2
Welcome to Redville (2023)
Agent Elvis (2023)
Maggie (2022)
Christmas vs The Walters (2021)
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
The Shivering Truth (2018)
Clara's Ghost (2018)
How to Get Girls (2017)
Sandy Wexler (2017)
Frat Star (2017)
Thanksgiving (2016)
Graves (2016)
Better Off Single (2016)
The Sector (2016)
Difficult People (2015)
Fresh Off the Boat (2015)
Schitt's Creek (2015)
The Rewrite (2014)
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising (2013)
The Birthday Boys (2013)
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie (2013)
The Dictator (2012)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools (2011)
Eagleheart (2011)
Conan (2010)
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
Community (2009)
Dance Flick (2009)
Stuck Like Chuck (2009)
Christmas Cottage (2008)
I'll Believe You (2007)
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Merry F#%$in' Christmas (2005)
Minoriteam (2005)
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Stuck on You: It's Funny - The Farrelly Formula (2004)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Still Standing (2002)
According to Jim (2001)
Osmosis Jones (2001)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Primetime Glick (2001)
The Sky is Falling (2001)
The Weber Show (2000)
Ed (2000)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Snow Day (2000)
Third Watch (1999)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Futurama (1999)
Dilbert (1999)
The King of Queens (1998)
Hercules (1998)
That '70s Show (1998)
There's Something About Mary (1998)
King of the Hill (1997)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996)
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
The Daily Show (1996)
Kingpin (1996)
The Barefoot Executive (1995)
The Naked Truth (1995)
The Outer Limits (1995)
Duckman (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993)
The Nanny (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
CB4 (1993)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991)
Get a Life (1990)
Wings (1990)
The Abyss (1989)
New York Stories (1989)
Tattingers (1988)
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show (1987)
Action Family (1987)
Manhunter (1986)
My Man Adam (1985)
The Equalizer (1985)
Miami Vice (1984)
Hyperspace (1984)
Friday Night Videos (1983)
Lianna (1983)
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1960-05-31 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
ChildrenAbby Elliott
FatherBob Elliott
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsChris Elliot , Christopher Nash Elliott , Chris, Christopher Elliott
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award
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