Chris Eckert

Chris Eckert is an American actor, comedian and writer who is a current main company member of The Groundlings, 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 (California)|Hayward High School] and graduated in 2004. He then attended and graduated from The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. He is a member of The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles. In 2015, Eckert starred in a campaign for Fiat and NBCUniversal opposite Bobby Moynihan. Eckert is the grandson of decorated British officer Sandy [Smith (British Army officer)|Sandy Smith].

Television