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very talented, underrated actor!

posted 15 years ago by tandrules
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I love Chris Elliot.

I was reading the history of SNL, and how he was on for one year and barely got any parts, partially due to an over-populated cast, and its a shame! He's an excellent comic actor.

I've made low/no budget films my whole life and have never gotten a real opportunity, but if so, this is the number one guy I would want to write a part for and direct.

He brought so much to characters like Woogie in "There's something about mary" and "Cabin Boy" and "Groundhog Day," to name a few. Chris, if you read this, you are loved.

[–] SkinlessTomcat 11 years ago

I just recently discovered Eagleheart and am now a HUGE Chris Elliott fan.

[–] MyDarkStar 11 years ago

I agree - extremely underrated and more deserving of more high profile type roles. I'm not saying he should be a lead in anything, but he always adds something to anything when he's given an opportunity. There's actors out there with half his talent who have careers twice as big.

I remember him back in the days when he was a writer for Letterman in the 80's. He would come out every once in a while. He was funny as hell.

[–] Dan_Garten 9 years ago

He's pretty funny.