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Chris Elliott
Chris Elliott’s screen credits include Bendix in The Abyss, Dom Woganowski in There's Something About Mary, and Bruce Lunney in Love - Love.
Born May 31, 1960 New York City, New York, USA3 movies on MoviHero
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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). …
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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.
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- 2026Scary MovieShorthand
- 2026BusboysTroy
- 2024CarvedEarl
- 2023Welcome to RedvilleSheriff Brooks
- 2021Christmas vs The WaltersDr. Tom
- 2020Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelf
- 2020Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellSelf
- 2018Clara's GhostTed Reynolds
- 2017How to Get GirlsMr. P
- 2017Sandy WexlerMr. Buttons
- 2017Frat StarEugene Cooper
- 2016Better Off SingleAngela's Dad
- 2014The RewriteJim Harper
- 2013Eagleheart: Paradise RisingChris Monsanto
- 2013Paper AnchorMarco
- 2013Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. MovieSelf
- 2012The DictatorMr. Ogden
- 2011SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls FoolsCaptain (voice)
- 2009Dance FlickRon
- 2008Christmas CottageErnie
- 2007I'll Believe YouEugene the Gator Guy
- 2006Scary Movie 4Ezekiel
- 2005Merry F#%$in' ChristmasSelf
- 2001Osmosis JonesBob
- 2001Scary Movie 2Hanson
- 2001The SwingerSelf
- 2001The Sky is FallingSanta Claus
- 2000Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsRestaurant Manager
- 2000Snow DayRoger the Snowplowman
- 1996KingpinThe Gambler
- 1995The Barefoot ExecutiveJase Wallenberg
- 1995Springfield's Most WantedSelf
- 1994Cabin BoyWriter · Nathanial Mayweather
- 1993CB4A. White
- 1993Groundhog DayLarry
- 1991Medusa: Dare to Be TruthfulAndy
- 1989New York StoriesRobber
- 1987Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man ShowWriter · Producer · Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- 1987Action FamilyWriter · Chris
- 1986ManhunterZeller
- 1985My Man AdamMr. Spooner
- 1984HyperspaceHopper
- 1983LiannaLighting Assistant
- Bad Day For BigfootActor · Producer
- FlubberProfessor K. Dingleberries
- Inside JobJ.R. Scheimpough
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