Chris Elliott
Actor

Chris Elliott Net Worth

Chris Elliott is a multi-talented actor, writer, and producer who has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s. He is best known for his roles in films such as Cabin Boy, Groundhog Day, and There's Something About Mary. He has been married to Paula Niedert Elliott since 1986 and they have two children.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Writer, Producer
Birth Day May 31, 1960
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 63 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actor, comedian, writer, director, author
Years active 1983–present
Spouse(s) Paula Niedert (m. 1986)
Children 2
Parent(s) Bob and Lee Elliott

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

Chris Elliott is a prominent figure in the American entertainment industry, renowned for his versatile skills as an actor, writer, and producer. With his incredible talent and numerous successful ventures, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is estimated to reach an impressive $10 million by 2024. Known for his unique sense of humor and quirky performances, Elliott has captivated audiences with his roles in films like "Cabin Boy" and "Groundhog Day." Additionally, he has showcased his writing and producing abilities on shows such as "Late Night with David Letterman" and "Get a Life." With a remarkable career spanning several decades, Chris Elliott continues to make his mark in Hollywood, solidifying his status as a respected and accomplished entertainment industry professional.

Biography/Timeline

1882

Elliott has written three books spoofing history or pseudo-history. Daddy's Boy: A Son's Shocking Account of Life with a Famous Father is a comedic fictionalized biography about growing up with his famous father, spoofing Christina Crawford's Mommie Dearest. The Shroud of the Thwacker is a historical novel about Elliott's investigation of a serial killer in 1882 New York City, spoofing London's infamous Jack the Ripper case. Into Hot Air tells the story of Chris climbing Mount Everest with a group of celebrities tagging along to underwrite the trek as he investigates his Uncle Percy's failed Everest expedition.

1979

Elliott was born in New York City, and 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. He grew up on the Upper East Side. He attended the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in the spring of 1979.

1980

Elliott became known in the mid-to-late 1980s, when he was a Writer and performer on Late Night with David Letterman, playing an assortment of recurring quirky, oddball characters. His characters on the show included:

1986

Elliott has been married to Paula Niedert since 1986. Niedert worked as a talent coordinator on Late Night with David Letterman when they met. They have two daughters: Abby and Bridey. Abby was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2008 until 2012, making her the first SNL cast member to be the child of a past cast member. His father Bob Elliott of the popular comedy duo Bob & Ray co-starred on a SNL Christmas episode in the 1978–1979 season fourth season, making for three generations of Elliotts on SNL.

1990

In 1990, Elliott created and starred in his own sitcom, which was called Get a Life, about a 30-year-old paperboy named Chris Peterson who lived at home with his parents. Elliott's real-life father, Bob Elliott, appeared in the show as Chris' father. The January 1999 issue of TV Guide called the "Zoo Animals on Wheels" episode the 19th funniest TV moment of all time.

1993

In 1993, Elliott teamed up with Producer Brad Hall and directed a series of critically acclaimed short films that Elliott showed when appearing on Late Show with David Letterman.

1994

Elliott became a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 1994. Also that year, Elliott starred in his first movie—entitled Cabin Boy—which also featured a short appearance by Elliott's old boss, David Letterman, and was produced by Tim Burton. He was nominated for a Razzie Award as Worst New Star.

2007

In 2007 Elliott again began appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman with fellow former Letterman Writer Gerard Mulligan. On average, these bits appeared once per month.

2009

His other television credits include the chowder taster on Throwdown with Bobby Flay, airdate 09/02/09, and the voice of Dogbert on the short-run show Dilbert for UPN. He played a serial killer in the series Third Watch in episodes 5, "The Hunter, Hunted," and 6, "Greatest Detectives in the World" from season six. He played the role of Peter in the last three seasons of Everybody Loves Raymond and a role in a semi-autobiographical sitcom pilot for CBS, entitled You've Reached the Elliotts, playing a man who tries to balance a modest show Business career with his home life. As of 2009, Elliott has played the estranged father of How I Met Your Mother character Lily Aldrin, whose relationship has strengthened as the show has progressed. As well as multiple appearances on The King of Queens, Elliott made guest appearances on the Late Show, That '70s Show episode "2000 Light Years From Home", and According to Jim. Since February 3, 2011, Elliott has starred in the Adult Swim series Eagleheart, produced by Conan O'Brien's production company, Conaco.

2015

In 2015, he had a guest role on an episode of NBC's Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and began a starring role as Roland Schitt in Schitt's Creek.

2018

Elliott was also in an Avocado's from Mexico commercial in February 2018.

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