Chris Elliott

Age: 65

born May 31, 1960

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Christopher Nash Elliott is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, 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.

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Groundhog Day

Scary Movie 2

The Dictator

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Larry the Cameraman

Groundhog Day: The Video Game

Larry the Cameraman

Chris Elliott

Harry Dunne

Dumb and Dumber (1&2) (Alternate Cast)

Harry Dunne

Chris Elliott

"The Dutchman's Boss."

Ghostbusters: Ghosts U-Frighted

"The Dutchman's Boss."

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Lord Poltergeist

The Tantrum Throwin' Misadventures of Penelope Patterson

Lord Poltergeist

Chris Elliott

Dr. Smith

Camp Damascus

Dr. Smith

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Electro

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Electro

Chris Elliott

Sandy Ryerson

Glee (2019-2025)

Sandy Ryerson

Chris Elliott

Avram Glazer

UNITED: Youth, Courage, Success (2028-)

Avram Glazer

Chris Elliott

The Weeknd Dog

The weeknd Movie ( Biopic)

The Weeknd Dog

Chris Elliott

New York

Famous People by US State (also Canadian province)

New York

Chris Elliott

Ryan

Freaky Friday (2013)

Ryan

Chris Elliott

Scientist's Partner Who Sells Him Out to Villain For Money (Gets Murked Anyway)

The Ultimate Action Comedy (1992)

Scientist's Partner Who Sells Him Out to Villain For Money (Gets Murked Anyway)

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Charles Deetz

Beetlejuice (2024)

Charles Deetz

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Cloud Guy

Trolls (1996)

Cloud Guy

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Lock

The Nightmare Before Christmas (2003)

Lock

Chris Elliott

Kraglin

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (1993)

Kraglin

Chris Elliott

Charles Deetz

Beetlejuice (2025)

Charles Deetz

Chris Elliott

Sogg Mead Mug

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Sogg Mead Mug

Chris Elliott

Farmer Brown

Tales from a Gas Station

Farmer Brown

Chris Elliott

Pirate³

Peter Pan 2025

Pirate³

Chris Elliott

Smokey

Cars (2016-2027)

Smokey

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Kraglin

Guardians of the Galaxy [1994]

Kraglin

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 [1997]

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The Guardians of Galaxy 90s

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