Abigail Elliott (born June 16, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2012, and has starred on the Bravo comedy Odd Mom Out, the NBC sitcom Indebted, and the FX/Hulu comedy-drama The Bear. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Chris Elliott and sister of Bridey Elliott.
Abby Elliott | |
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| Born | Abigail Elliott June 16, 1987 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Marymount Manhattan College |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse |
Bill Kennedy (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Chris Elliott |
| Relatives |
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Early life
editElliott was born on June 16, 1987, in New York City, the elder of two children.[1] She is the daughter of Paula Niedert, a talent coordinator, and actor/comedian Chris Elliott. Her grandfather was radio comedian Bob Elliott.[2] Her younger sister is actress Bridey Elliott; they were both raised in Wilton, Connecticut.[1] She attended high school at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Connecticut, where she acted in school plays and musicals. After graduating from Immaculate High School in 2005, she attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City but dropped out during her first semester.[2]
Career
editElliott took comedy classes at The Groundlings and eventually began training and performing in various sketch comedy shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in Los Angeles.[3]
In 2006, Elliott appeared with supporting roles for the pilots You've Reached the Elliotts and Chrissy: Plain & Simple, both sitcoms that star her father, Chris Elliott.[1] While at UCBT, she frequently performed with The Midnight Show sketch troupe. She has also occasionally performed comedy with her sister Bridey. Before joining the cast of SNL, Elliott had also done guest voices roles on King of the Hill and Minoriteam.[4] She has also been featured in a number of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon sketches such as "Jersey Floor" and "Studio 6-Bee".[5][6] Elliott made her film debut with a small role in No Strings Attached, and has since had supporting roles in the films High Road and Fun Size.[7][8]
After leaving SNL in 2012, Elliott has made guest appearances on television programs such as 2 Broke Girls, How I Met Your Mother, Happy Endings, and Inside Amy Schumer.[9] From 2015 to 2017, she co-starred on the Bravo series Odd Mom Out. In 2020, she starred in the Fran Drescher sitcom Indebted on NBC.
In 2022, Elliott joined the cast of the Hulu comedy-drama The Bear, playing the sister of a troubled chef who returns home to run their late brother's failing restaurant. The first season received significant critical acclaim and won many awards. In the similarly received second season, Elliott's performance in an expanded role garnered her a nomination at the 81st Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.[10]
Saturday Night Live
editElliott joined the cast of SNL midway through the 2008–2009 season (season 34), in November 2008, following the departure of Amy Poehler.[4] She is the third generation of her family to have been featured on SNL. She is the second generation of her family to be hired as a cast member, and her tenure on the show was longer than both her father and grandfather. Her father, Chris Elliott, was an SNL cast member during the 1994–1995 season (season 20) and her grandfather, Bob Elliott, was one half of the popular comedy duo Bob & Ray. Bob Elliott co-starred on a Christmas episode in the 1978–1979 season (season 4).[2]
After four seasons on SNL, Elliott was let go from the show prior to its 38th season.[7]
Personal life
editIn 2010, Elliott dated fellow Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen.[11] They ended their relationship in September 2011.[12]
Elliott married television writer Bill Kennedy on September 3, 2016.[13] They have a daughter, Edith Pepper Kennedy[14] and a son, William 'Billy' Joseph Lunney Kennedy IV.[15]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | No Strings Attached | Joy | |
| My Anime Girlfriend | Yuruki | Short film | |
| High Road | Monica | ||
| 2012 | Fun Size | Lara | |
| 2014 | Life Partners | Vanessa | |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Taylor | ||
| Sex Ed | Trish | ||
| 2016 | Better Off Single | Angela | |
| 2018 | Clara's Ghost | Julie | |
| 2022 | Cheaper by the Dozen | Tricia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Minoriteam | Computer (voice) | Episode: "The Internet 2.0" |
| 2008 | King of the Hill | Various voices | 4 episodes |
| 2008–2012 | Saturday Night Live | Herself / Various | 81 episodes |
| 2009 | Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday | Kristin Cavallari | Episode: "2.2" |
| 2012 | Ugly Americans | Emily (voice) | Episode: "Journey to the Center of Twayne" |
| 2 Broke Girls | Ruth | Episode: "And the New Boss" | |
| 2013 | Happy Endings | Katie | Episode: "The Straight Dope" |
| 2013–2014 | How I Met Your Mother | Jeanette Peterson | 5 episodes |
| Inside Amy Schumer | Bree / Joselyn | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Garfunkel & Oates | Chevrolet | Episode: "Rule 34" |
| 2015–2017 | Odd Mom Out | Brooke Von-Weber | Main cast |
| 2015–2019 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Janna (voice)[16] | Recurring character |
| 2016 | Difficult People | Kayla | Episode: "Patches" |
| 2016–2018 | Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh | Chelsea (voice) | Recurring character |
| 2018 | Alone Together | Megan | Episode: "Big Bear" |
| 2020 | Indebted | Rebecca Klein | Main cast |
| 2022 | Search Party | Dr. Amanda Baby | Episode: "Lamentations" |
| 2022–present | The Bear | Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Bear | Nominated | [17] |
| 2024 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | [18] | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won | [19] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Happy Birthday To Wilton's Abigail 'Abby' Elliott". Wilton Daily Voice. June 16, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ a b c Zuckerman, Ed (November 11, 2009). "A Professionally Funny Family". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ Nellie, Andreeva (November 12, 2008). "'SNL' taps Abby Elliott, Michaela Watkins". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (November 12, 2008). "Elliott, Watkins join 'SNL' cast". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Power, Lindsay (May 6, 2011). "Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon Mock NBC in 'Jersey Shore' Spoof (Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Barrett, Annie (February 2, 2010). "Jimmy Fallon parodies 'Glee': Living on a prayer for cue cards". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ a b Byrne, Fiona (October 12, 2012). "Exclusive: Abby Elliott on Her New Movie, A Role on 'How I Met Your Mother,' and Leaving 'SNL'". Elle. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "Not so Fun Size comedy". The Irish News. Belfast. November 2, 2012. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014.
- ^ Snierson, Dan (December 14, 2012). "Happy Endings -- Abby Elliott to guest star". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Oh, Eunice; Triggs, Charlotte (August 19, 2010). "Fred Armisen and Abby Elliott's Relationship in 'Early Stages'". People. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte (September 27, 2011). "Fred Armisen and Abby Elliott Split". People. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Abby Elliott Shares "Beautiful" Proposal Story". The Knot. January 26, 2016.
- ^ Cardoza, Riley (October 23, 2020). "SNL's Abby Elliott Gives Birth, Welcomes 1st Child With Husband Bill Kennedy After IVF". Us Weekly. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ Khalifeh, Mona (June 12, 2023). "S'SNL' Alum Abby Elliott Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Husband Bill Kennedy". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Giancarlo Volpe (director) (September 19, 2016). "Girls' Day Out". Star vs. the Forces of Evil. Season 2. Disney XD.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 11, 2023). "SAG Awards Nominations". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 7, 2024). "Golden Globes: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®" (Press release). Screen Actors Guild. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links
edit- Abby Elliott at IMDb