Chris Elliott
Known for Acting · 97 credits
- Born
- 1960-05-31 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Chris Elliot · Christopher Nash Elliott · Chris · Christopher Elliott · کریس الیوت · Крістофер Неш Елліотт
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (54)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Anton Thibodeaux / Pete Matthews
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self
Conan
2010
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Various Characters
How I Met Your Mother
2005
as Mickey Aldrin
The Good Wife
2009
as Adrian Fluke
King of the Hill
1997
as Chris Sizemore (voice) / Rob Holguin (voice) / Ed Burnett (voice)
Futurama
1999
as V-Giny (voice)
Community
2009
as Russell Borchert
The Nanny
1993
as Chris Malley
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self / Self - Guest
Miami Vice
1984
as Danny Allred the Cryptographer
Third Watch
1999
as Jeffrey Barton
That '70s Show
1998
as Mr. Bray
The King of Queens
1998
as Pete, The Exterminator
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
as Warren
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Adam
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest / The Guy Under the Seats / The Regulator Guy
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
as Peter MacDougall
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Schitt's Creek
2015
as Roland Schitt
The Equalizer
1985
as Rags Maloney
Wings
1990
as Steve
Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Luke
According to Jim
2001
as Reverend Pierson
The Outer Limits
1995
as Jack Parson
Hercules
1998
as Triton (voice)
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Chris Elliott
Nurse Jackie
2009
as Vigilante Jones
Duckman
1994
as Dr. Reamus Elliott (voice)
Still Standing
2002
as Jeff Hackman
Ed
2000
as Chet Bellafiore
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Lord Poltergeist (voice)
Deli Boys
2025
as Sergeant Testicola
The Naked Truth
1995
as Bradley Crosby
Dilbert
1999
as Dogbert (voice)
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
1993
as Meterman Ray
Difficult People
2015
as Rick
Agent Elvis
2023
as Timothy Leary (voice)
Get a Life
1990
as Chris Peterson
Primetime Glick
2001
Graves
2016
as Thomas Nash
Strip Law
2026
as (voice)
Eagleheart
2011
as Chris Monsanto
At Home with Amy Sedaris
2017
as Rich Uncle
The Shivering Truth
2018
as (voice)
The Weber Show
2000
as Larry Heckman
Maggie
2022
as Jack
Tattingers
1988
The Birthday Boys
2013
as Various
Code Monkeys
2007
as Chris (voice)
Minoriteam
2005
Thanksgiving
2016
as Don Morgan
Movies (43)
Scary Movie
2026
as Short Legs
Scary Movie 2
2001
as Hanson
The Dictator
2012
as Mr. Ogden
Scary Movie 4
2006
as Ezekiel
Groundhog Day
1993
as Larry
The Abyss
1989
as Bendix
There's Something About Mary
1998
as Dom Woganowski
Osmosis Jones
2001
as Bob
Dance Flick
2009
as Ron
Kingpin
1996
as The Gambler
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
as Restaurant Manager
Snow Day
2000
as Roger the Snowplowman
Sandy Wexler
2017
as Mr. Buttons
The Rewrite
2014
as Jim Harper
New York Stories
1989
as Robber
CB4
1993
as A. White
Cabin Boy
1994
as Nathanial Mayweather
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
as Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
Busboys
2026
as Troy
Christmas Cottage
2008
as Ernie
Carved
2024
as Earl
The Sky is Falling
2001
as Santa Claus
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
2013
as Chris Monsanto
Lianna
1983
as Lighting Assistant
The Barefoot Executive
1995
as Jase Wallenberg
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
1991
as Andy
Clara's Ghost
2018
as Ted Reynolds
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
2005
as Self
Better Off Single
2016
as Angela's Dad
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools
2011
as Captain (voice)
Frat Star
2017
as Eugene Cooper
My Man Adam
1985
as Mr. Spooner
Action Family
1987
as Chris
How to Get Girls
2017
as Mr. P
Christmas vs The Walters
2021
as Dr. Tom
Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie
2013
as Self
Hyperspace
1984
as Hopper
Welcome to Redville
2023
as Sheriff Brooks
Chris Elliott's FDR -- A One-Man Show
1987
as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
I'll Believe You
2007
as Eugene the Gator Guy
Manhunter
1986
as Zeller
Springfield's Most Wanted
1995
as Self
About 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… With 97 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Chris Elliott has appeared in 43 films and 54 TV shows.
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- Scary Movie (2026) — as Short Legs
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) — as Hanson
- The Dictator (2012) — as Mr. Ogden
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) — as Ezekiel
- Groundhog Day (1993) — as Larry
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