Chris Elliott
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 199
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.
Born
May 31, 1960
New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
49 acting
6 crew
Popularity
3.1
Known For
Scary Movie
2026
as Shorthand
Groundhog Day
1993
as Larry
Scary Movie 2
2001
as Hanson
The Dictator
2012
as Mr. Ogden
The Abyss
1989
as Bendix
Scary Movie 4
2006
as Ezekiel
There's Something About Mary
1998
as Dom Woganowski
Osmosis Jones
2001
as Bob
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
as Restaurant Manager
The Rewrite
2014
as Jim Harper
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