Chris Elliott

Born on May 31, 1960, in the bustling city of New York, Christopher Nash Elliott was destined to bring laughter to countless lives. The youngest child of TV director Lee Peppers and Bob Elliott - a part of the successful comedy duo Bob and Ray - his creative genes were predetermined.

His journey into the world of comedy began when he joined Late Night with David Letterman as a writer in 1982. During his six-year tenure, Elliott crafted memorable sketches that left audiences in stitches. He then took on the challenge of creating and starring in the cult comedy series Get a Life, which ran for two seasons on Fox from 1990.

Throughout his career, Elliott has graced the silver screen in films such as Cabin Boy (1994), Scary Movie 2 (2001), and There's Something About Mary (1998). His versatile talent has also seen him land recurring roles on popular television shows like Everybody Loves Raymond (2003-2005), How I Met Your Mother (2009-2014), and Eagleheart (2011-2014).

His latest triumph has been his role as Roland Schitt, the eccentric father of Johnny Schitt in the Canadian television comedy series Schitt's Creek (2015-2020). For this performance, Elliott received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Elliott is not just a talented actor but also a skilled writer and director. He has penned several books, including the heartfelt memoir Daddy's Boy (1989), which delves into his relationship with his father. Additionally, he has directed films like Strange Brew (1983) that he co-wrote alongside his dad, making their collaboration a family affair.

In his personal life, Elliott is married to Paula Niedert, whom he met when she was a talent coordinator on Late Night with David Letterman. Together, they have two daughters, Abby and Bridey, who undoubtedly grow up surrounded by laughter and storytelling.