Chris Eckert

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Chris Eckert
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Chris Eckert at Groundlings event.
Born
(1986-02-22) February 22, 1986 (age 39)
Oakland, California
Alma mater American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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.

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Life and career

Chris Eckert was born in Oakland, California. He attended Hayward High School and graduated in 2004. He then attended and graduated from The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. [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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Mad TV Nick JonasEpisode: #14.12
2012 Raising Hope JordonEpisode: "Don't Ask Don't Tell Me What To Do"
2014 Super Fun Night CarlEpisode: "Hostile Makeover"
2014 The Comeback Groundling No. 1Episode: "Valerie Saves The Show"
2016 Go-Go Boy Interrupted Jonathan3 episodes
2023 Ghosts George1 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 November 7, 2015., Bravo, September 10, 2015.
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