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