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Chris Elliott Biography

Birth Name:Christopher Nash Elliott

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Married talent coordinator Paula Niedert in March 1986
Son of actor Bob Elliott, known for his part in the comedy duo "Bob and Ray․"
Has two daughters, Abby and Bridey, with Paula Niedert
His introduction to the entertainment business was as a runner for the "David Letterman Show․"
Worked as a tour guide for the Rockefeller Center, where he was discovered by David Letterman
Quote: "I'm a bit of a shut-in and anti-social and all that, which is hard to be in this business for sure․ I don't really audition for much, because I sort of feel like, geez, if I have to go in and be competing with other bald, bearded guys for a role here, I'm sure there's other guys that are better at it than I am․ If somebody calls and specifically wants me, then I'll go․"
Best known for writing comedic sketches for the comedy talk show "Late Night with Dave Letterman․"

Awards

1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1995Razzie Award-Worst New Star: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series: winner
2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting or Guest Actor, Comedy: nominated
2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: nominated
2020IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Actor, Comedy: nominated