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 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.
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Anton Thibodeaux
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Pete Matthews
The Good Wife
Adrian Fluke
How I Met Your Mother
Mickey Aldrin
Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter MacDougall
Futurama
V-Giny (voice)
That '70s Show
Mr. Bray
King of the Hill
Chris Sizemore (voice)
King of the Hill
Rob Holguin (voice)
King of the Hill
Ed Burnett (voice)
The Nanny
Chris Malley
Community
Russell Borchert
The King of Queens
Pete, The Exterminator
Schitt's Creek
Roland Schitt
According to Jim
Reverend Pierson
Miami Vice
Danny Allred the Cryptographer
The Equalizer
Rags Maloney
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Warren
Hot in Cleveland
Luke
The Naked Truth
Bradley Crosby
Duckman
Dr. Reamus Elliott (voice)
Fresh Off the Boat
Adam
Hercules
Triton (voice)
Agent Elvis
Timothy Leary (voice)
Wings
Steve
Dilbert
Dogbert (voice)
Graves
Thomas Nash
The Shivering Truth
(voice)
Deli Boys
Sergeant Testicola
Maggie
Jack
Minoriteam
Third Watch
Jeffrey Barton
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Meterman Ray
Get a Life
Chris Peterson
Eagleheart
Chris Monsanto
The Outer Limits
Jack Parson
Code Monkeys
Chris (voice)
The Birthday Boys
Various
The Weber Show
Larry Heckman
Still Standing
Jeff Hackman
Difficult People
Rick
The Dictator
Mr. Ogden
Scary Movie 2
Henson
Ed
Chet Bellafiore
Thanksgiving
Don Morgan
Scary Movie 4
Ezekiel
Groundhog Day
Larry
There's Something About Mary
Dom Woganowski
The Abyss
Bendix
Kingpin
The Gambler
Dance Flick
Ron
Carved
Earl
Osmosis Jones
Bob
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Restaurant Manager
Tattingers
Sandy Wexler
Mr. Buttons
The Rewrite
Jim Harper
New York Stories
Robber
Snow Day
Roger the Snowplowman
Better Off Single
Angela's Dad
CB4
A. White
Lianna
Lighting Assistant
Cabin Boy
Nathanial Mayweather
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools
Captain (voice)
Christmas Cottage
Ernie
The Daily Show
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
Conan
Self
Clara's Ghost
Ted Reynolds
The Barefoot Executive
Jase Wallenberg
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
Chris Monsanto
Christmas vs The Walters
Dr. Tom
The Sky is Falling
Santa Claus
How to Get Girls
Mr. P
I'll Believe You
Eugene the Gator Guy
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
Self
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Andy
Frat Star
Eugene Cooper
Action Family
Chris
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
My Man Adam
Mr. Spooner
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
Self
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hyperspace
Hopper
Welcome to Redville
Sheriff Brooks
Manhunter
Zeller
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters