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Chris Elliott

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: May 31, 1960

Blond, balding and bearded goofy comic actor-writer Chris Elliott honed his craft throughout the 1980s under the sarcastic guidance of David Letterman, the beloved former "malcontent" of "Late Night". Son of the venerable humorist-performer Bob Elliott (one half of the celebrated whimsical duo Bob and Ray), the younger Elliott was an NBC tour guide in NYC when his future mentor arrived with his mother. The quick-witted youth amused Letterman by offering him a children's admission and impressed him with his lineage. A few…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2000

    Co-starred in the surprise hit family comedy feature "Snow Day"

  • 1998

    Had a memorable supporting role as Dom, a man plagued with a nervous skin condition and a jones for the titular dream girl, in "There's Something About Mary"

  • 1997

    Joined cast of the NBC sitcom "The Naked Truth"

  • 1995

    Guest starred on episodes of "Murphy Brown" (CBS) and "The Simpsons" (Fox)

  • 1994

    First feature as star, "Cabin Boy"; also wrote story; Letterman had cameo role

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Awards

  • 1987

    Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

  • 1986

    Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

  • 1985

    Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

  • 1984

    Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

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