Chris Eckert
Chris Eckert | |
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 Chris Eckert at Groundlings event. | |
| Born | February 22, 1986 Oakland, California |
| Alma mater | American Academy Of Dramatic Arts |
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| Years active | 2009–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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Pincus-Roth, Zachary. Euripides' Helen Adapted for the Kardashian Era, and Other New Theater Reviews, LA Weekly, September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Chris Eckert - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ official page (July 21, 2012). "Chris Eckert: performer page". Groundlings. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- Chris Eckert at IMDb
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- 1986 births
- Male actors from California
- Living people
- American gay actors
- American male comedians
- American male television actors
- People from Hayward, California
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people
- Hayward High School (California) alumni
- Comedians from California
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- American LGBTQ comedians
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