Chris Elliott
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