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Aliases: Chris Elliot , Christopher Nash Elliott , Chris , Christopher Elliott , کریس الیوت

Gender: Male

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 12

TV Involvements: 5


Most Famous Work

Biography

Christopher Nash Elliott is a European 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), 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.

Most Famous Work

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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8

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

(1999) Anton Thibodeaux
The Equalizer
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7

The Equalizer

(1985) Rags Maloney
The Outer Limits
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8

The Outer Limits

(1995) Jack Parson
The Abyss
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7

The Abyss

(1989) Bendix
Christmas Cottage
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6

Christmas Cottage

(2008) Ernie
Lianna
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6

Lianna

(1983) Lighting Assistant
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
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6
The Sector
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4

The Sector

(2016) Six Killer

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 Timothy Leary (voice)
2022 Jack
2021 Dr. Tom
2020 Self
Self
2018 (voice)
Ted Reynolds
2017 Mr. P
Mr. Buttons
Eugene Cooper
2016 Don Morgan
Thomas Nash
Angela's Dad
Six Killer
2015 Rick
Adam
Roland Schitt
2014 Jim Harper
2013 Chris Monsanto
Various
Self
2012 Mr. Ogden
2011 Captain (voice)
Chris Monsanto
2010 Self
Luke
2009 Russell Borchert
Ron
2008 Ernie
2007 Eugene the Gator Guy
2006 Ezekiel
2005 Self
N/A
Mickey Aldrin
2003 N/A
2002 N/A
2001 Reverend Pierson
Bob
Henson
N/A
Santa Claus
2000 N/A
Chet Bellafiore
Restaurant Manager
Roger the Snowplowman
1999 N/A
Anton Thibodeaux
V-Giny (voice)
Dogbert (voice)
1998 Pete, The Exterminator
Triton (voice)
Mr. Bray
Dom Woganowski
1997 Chris Sizemore (voice)
Rob Holguin (voice)
Ed Burnett (voice)
1996 Warren
N/A
Self
The Gambler
1995 Jase Wallenberg
Bradley Crosby
Jack Parson
1994 N/A
Nathanial Mayweather
1993 N/A
Chris Malley
Self - Guest
A. White
Larry
1991 Andy
1990 Chris Peterson
N/A
1989 N/A
Bendix
Robber
1988 N/A
1987 Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Chris
1986 Zeller
1985 Mr. Spooner
Rags Maloney
1984 N/A
Hopper
1983 Lighting Assistant
1975 Self - Various Characters
Year Character Movie/Tv

Creator

Year Role Movie/Tv
1990 Creator
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing


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