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.
Acted in
Carved
2024
as Earl
Agent Elvis
2023
as Timothy Leary (voice)
Maggie
2022
as Jack
Christmas vs The Walters
2021
as Dr. Tom
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
as Self
The Shivering Truth
2018
as (voice)
Clara's Ghost
2018
as Ted Reynolds
How to Get Girls
2017
as Mr. P
Sandy Wexler
2017
as Mr. Buttons
Frat Star
2017
as Eugene Cooper
Thanksgiving
2016
as Don Morgan
Graves
2016
as Thomas Nash
Better Off Single
2016
as Angela's Dad
The Sector
2016
as Six Killer
Difficult People
2015
as Rick
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Adam
Schitt's Creek
2015
as Roland Schitt
The Rewrite
2014
as Jim Harper
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
2013
as Chris Monsanto
The Birthday Boys
2013
as Various
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
2013
as Self
The Dictator
2012
as Mr. Ogden
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools
2011
as Captain (voice)
Eagleheart
2011
as Chris Monsanto
Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Luke
The Good Wife
2009
as Adrian Fluke
Community
2009
as Russell Borchert
Dance Flick
2009
as Ron
Christmas Cottage
2008
as Ernie
I'll Believe You
2007
as Eugene the Gator Guy
Scary Movie 4
2006
as Ezekiel
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
2005
as Self
Minoriteam
2005
How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Mickey Aldrin
Still Standing
2002
According to Jim
2001
as Reverend Pierson
Osmosis Jones
2001
as Bob
Scary Movie 2
2001
as Henson
The Sky is Falling
2001
as Santa Claus
The Weber Show
2000
as Larry Heckman
Ed
2000
as Chet Bellafiore
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
as Restaurant Manager
Snow Day
2000
as Roger the Snowplowman
Third Watch
1999
as Jeffrey Barton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Anton Thibodeaux
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Pete Matthews
Futurama
1999
as V-Giny (voice)
Dilbert
1999
as Dogbert (voice)
The King of Queens
1998
as Pete, The Exterminator
Hercules
1998
as Triton (voice)
That '70s Show
1998
as Mr. Bray
There's Something About Mary
1998
as Dom Woganowski
King of the Hill
1997
as Chris Sizemore (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
as Rob Holguin (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
as Ed Burnett (voice)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
as Warren
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
as Peter MacDougall
Kingpin
1996
as The Gambler
The Barefoot Executive
1995
as Jase Wallenberg
The Naked Truth
1995
as Bradley Crosby
The Outer Limits
1995
as Jack Parson
Duckman
1994
Cabin Boy
1994
as Nathanial Mayweather
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
The Nanny
1993
as Chris Malley
CB4
1993
as A. White
Groundhog Day
1993
as Larry
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
1991
as Andy
Get a Life
1990
as Chris Peterson
Wings
1990
as Steve
The Simpsons
1989
The Abyss
1989
as Bendix
New York Stories
1989
as Robber
Tattingers
1988
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
1987
as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Action Family
1987
as Chris
Manhunter
1986
as Zeller
My Man Adam
1985
as Mr. Spooner
The Equalizer
1985
as Rags Maloney
Miami Vice
1984
Hyperspace
1984
as Hopper
Lianna
1983
as Lighting Assistant