Chris Elliott
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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). 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
Credits
Scary Movie (2026)
as Shorthand
The Abyss (1989)
as Bendix
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
as Hanson
Groundhog Day (1993)
as Larry
There's Something About Mary (1998)
as Dom Woganowski
The Dictator (2012)
as Mr. Ogden
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
as Ezekiel
Osmosis Jones (2001)
as Bob
Love - Love (2026)
as Bruce Lunney
Busboys (2026)
as Troy
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
as Restaurant Manager
Kingpin (1996)
as The Gambler
Flubber (—)
as Professor K. Dingleberries
Hyperspace (1984)
as Hopper
The Rewrite (2014)
as Jim Harper
Carved (2024)
as Earl
Dance Flick (2009)
as Ron
Sandy Wexler (2017)
as Mr. Buttons
Paper Anchor (2013)
as Marco
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools (2011)
as Captain (voice)
Snow Day (2000)
as Roger the Snowplowman
Clara's Ghost (2018)
as Ted Reynolds
The Swinger (2001)
as Self
New York Stories (1989)
as Robber
CB4 (1993)
as A. White
I'll Believe You (2007)
as Eugene the Gator Guy
Bad Day For Bigfoot (—)
Actor
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie (2013)
as Self
Christmas Cottage (2008)
as Ernie
Welcome to Redville (2023)
as Sheriff Brooks
Cabin Boy (1994)
as Nathanial Mayweather
Springfield's Most Wanted (1995)
as Self
The Sky is Falling (2001)
as Santa Claus
How to Get Girls (2017)
as Mr. P
Lianna (1983)
as Lighting Assistant
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)
as Self
Merry F#%$in' Christmas (2005)
as Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
as Self
Christmas vs The Walters (2021)
as Dr. Tom
Frat Star (2017)
as Eugene Cooper
The Barefoot Executive (1995)
as Jase Wallenberg
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising (2013)
as Chris Monsanto
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991)
as Andy
Better Off Single (2016)
as Angela's Dad
My Man Adam (1985)
as Mr. Spooner
Inside Job (—)
as J.R. Scheimpough
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show (1987)
as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Action Family (1987)
as Chris
Manhunter (1986)
as Zeller