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