Chris Eckert
Chris Eckert at Groundlings event.
Born
(1986-02-22) February 22, 1986
Oakland, California
EducationHayward High School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2009–present

Chris Eckert (born February 22, 1986) is an American actor, comedian and writer who is a current main company member of The Groundlings,[1] and has appearances in shows such as Raising Hope, Super Fun Night, The Comeback, and Mad TV.

Life and career

Chris Eckert was born in Oakland, California. He attended Hayward High School and graduated in 2004.[2] He is a member of The Groundlings,[3] an improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles. In 2015, Chris starred in a campaign for Fiat and NBCUniversal opposite Bobby Moynihan.[4] Chris is the grandson of decorated British officer Sandy Smith.

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Mad TV Nick Jonas Episode: #14.12
2012 Raising Hope Jordon Episode: "Don't Ask Don't Tell Me What To Do"
2014 Super Fun Night Carl Episode: "Hostile Makeover"
2014 The Comeback Groundling #1 Episode: "Valerie Saves The Show"
2016 Go-Go Boy Interrupted Jonathan 3 episodes
2023 Ghosts George 1 episode

References

  1. Pincus-Roth, Zachary. Euripides' Helen Adapted for the Kardashian Era, and Other New Theater Reviews, LA Weekly, September 20, 2012.
  2. "Chris Eckert - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  3. official page (July 21, 2012). "Chris Eckert: performer page". Groundlings. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  4. Bravo TV. "Bravo's Got Passion | Bravo TV Official Site". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-07., Bravo, September 10, 2015.


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