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Chris Eckert

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Chris Eckert
Chris Eckert at Groundlings event.
Born
(1986-02-22) February 22, 1986 (age 38)
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.

Life and career

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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

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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

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  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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