Actor
Chris Parnell
- Born: 5 February 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Estimated net worth: $3 million
Chris Parnell is a versatile American actor and comedian known for his work on television and in film. He gained recognition for roles in shows like 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Rick and Morty', showcasing his distinct voice and comedic timing. Parnell has…
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About Chris Parnell
Chris Parnell is a versatile American actor and comedian known for his work on television and in film. He gained recognition for roles in shows like 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Rick and Morty', showcasing his distinct voice and comedic timing. Parnell has built a solid reputation in the industry, particularly in the comedy genre.
- Born
- 5 February 1967, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Margaret Parnell (2002-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Jack Parnell, Barbara Parnell
- Estimated net worth
- $3 million
Fun facts about Chris Parnell
- Chris Parnell was a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1998 to 2006, where he became known for his impressions and comedic sketches.
- He voiced the character Jerry Smith in the animated series 'Rick and Morty', which has gained a cult following since its debut.
Famous Chris Parnell quotes
“It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.”
“I don't need to be a hero. I just need to be me.”
“You can't just sit around and wait for the right moment.”
Chris Parnell filmography
Cast (216)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hexed Movie | (voice) | |
| 2026 | Wake Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Breaking Bear TV | Dwight Salter / Governor Jim Cummings / Shooter (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2026 | The Dink Movie | Neil | 6.4 |
| 2026 | The Hawk TV | Anton Floyd | 5.5 |
| 2026 | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America TV | Benjamin Franklin | 5.5 |
| 2026 | Stop! That! Train! Movie | Conductor Davenport | 4.9 |
| 2026 | Lorne Movie | Narrator | 7.1 |
| 2026 | Micro Budget Movie | Toby | 8.5 |
| 2026 | Mimics Movie | Jack Conrad | 5.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice Movie | Gerald (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2025 | Good Hang with Amy Poehler TV | Self - Guest | 5.5 |
| 2025 | Oh My God... Yes! A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstances TV | Ted (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2025 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2024 | Our Little Secret Movie | Veterinarian | 6.2 |
| 2024 | An SNL Thanksgiving Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | In Fidelity Movie | Lyle Ayker | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Fallout TV | Overseer Benjamin | 8.1 |
| 2024 | Rock, Paper, Scissors TV | Parchment Paper (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2023 | As We Know It Movie | Ted Sommers | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Krapopolis TV | Ares (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Millennial Hunter Movie | John (voice) | 4.8 |
| 2023 | My Adventures with Superman TV | Agent Slade Wilson (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2022 | Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again Movie | Washington (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie | Dave Bollinari (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Senior Year Movie | Jim Conway | 5.9 |
| 2021 | Hot Mess Holiday Movie | Mike | 6.0 |
| 2021 | Dogs in Space TV | Ed (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2021 | Yung Punx: A Punk Parable Movie | therapist (voice) | |
| 2021 | Home Sweet Home Alone Movie | Uncle Stu | 4.8 |
| 2021 | Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. TV | Alvin Healy / Tenpin (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2021 | Finding ʻOhana Movie | Brown | 6.2 |
| 2021 | Name That Tune TV | Self - Contestant | 6.9 |
| 2020 | I Am Woman Movie | Artie Mogull | 6.2 |
| 2020 | Close Enough TV | Ron (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend Movie | Junior | 6.4 |
| 2020 | Dummy TV | Agent Chett | 6.9 |
| 2019 | The Laundromat Movie | Doomed Gringo #2 | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots TV | Sanchez (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots TV | The Cat (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Alien News Desk TV | Unknown character | 3.8 |
| 2019 | Miracle Workers TV | God's Dad | 6.8 |
| 2019 | The Last Laugh Movie | Charlie Green | 5.4 |
| 2018 | Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Movie | Walter | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Happy Together TV | Wayne | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Slice Movie | Mayor Tracy | 4.4 |
| 2018 | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Movie | Stan / Fish Man (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Life of the Party Movie | Mr. Truzack (Wayne) | 6.1 |
| 2018 | grown-ish TV | Dean Burt Parker | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Will & Grace TV | Dr. DiLorenzo | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Battle of the Sexes Movie | DJ | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins Movie | Migs (voice) | |
| 2017 | Austin Found Movie | Alan Dickinson | 5.5 |
| 2017 | Great News TV | Gerald | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special Movie | Dr. Vince Harbert | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Elena and the Secret of Avalor Movie | Migs (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2016 | Rhett & Link's Buddy System TV | Vice Chairman | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Ask the Storybots TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Elena of Avalor TV | Migs (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2016 | The $100,000 Pyramid TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Match Game TV | Self - Panelist | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ TV | Walton Rothchild | 6.6 |
| 2015 | Dawn of the Croods TV | Snoot / Evil Egg (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Dawn of the Croods TV | Snoot (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Dawn of the Croods TV | Snoot / Dub (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Sisters Movie | Phil | 6.0 |
| 2015 | The Better Half Movie | Daniel | 2.8 |
| 2015 | The Ridiculous 6 Movie | Bank Manager | 5.2 |
| 2015 | Highston TV | Wilbur Liggetts | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show TV | Mr. Peabody (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! TV | Dustin Wallswreath / Jim McCoy / Cop (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Adam Ruins Everything TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Hotel Transylvania 2 Movie | Fly (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2015 | The Spoils Before Dying TV | Bebop Jones | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Another Period TV | Dr. Sigmund Freudas | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Junior | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero TV | Judge Blort Clooney (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Benched TV | Mitch | 6.9 |
| 2014 | Bad Judge TV | Douglas Riller | 6.3 |
| 2014 | black-ish TV | Dean Parker | 7.1 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Klaus / News Reporter (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | WordGirl: Earth Day Girl Movie | The Narrator | |
| 2014 | Garfunkel and Oates TV | Stan | 6.9 |
| 2014 | Wordgirl: Monkey Business Movie | The Narrator | |
| 2014 | The Maya Rudolph Show Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2014 | AJ's Infinite Summer Movie | Dad (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | HOA Ambassador | 7.8 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2014 | The Tom and Jerry Show TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2014 | Break Point Movie | Jay LaRoche | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Movie | Garth Holliday | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Jerry Smith (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Harrison Whitby | 7.4 |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Geoffrey Hoytsman | 8.2 |
| 2013 | Turbo Movie | Announcer #2 (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | Carl Sagan | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | King Charles II | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | Jim Bowie | 6.9 |
| 2013 | Drunk History TV | Thomas Edison | 6.9 |
| 2013 | WordGirl Vs. The Energy Monster Movie | The Narrator | |
| 2013 | Escape from Planet Earth Movie | Hammer (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Hotel Transylvania Movie | Mr. Fly (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Gravity Falls TV | Additional Voices (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2012 | Gravity Falls TV | Host (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Poseidon | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Stephendorff | 6.4 |
| 2012 | The Dictator Movie | News Anchor | 6.3 |
| 2012 | The Five-Year Engagement Movie | Bill | 5.9 |
| 2012 | 21 Jump Street Movie | Mr. Gordon | 6.9 |
| 2012 | WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Movie | Mr. Thistleton (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2011 | Answer This! Movie | Brian Collins | 4.3 |
| 2011 | Suburgatory TV | Fred Shay | 6.7 |
| 2011 | I Just Want My Pants Back TV | JB | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Love Bites TV | Chad Banks (segment "A Sexual Haunting") | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Hollywood & Wine Movie | Peter West | 3.7 |
| 2011 | Workaholics TV | Bruce Benson | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Mad Love TV | Officer Barrett | 5.5 |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | Warren Fitzgerald (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Book Signing | 7.2 |
| 2010 | The Women of SNL Movie | Various (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 2010 | T.U.F.F. Puppy TV | Caped Cod (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Fish Hooks TV | Announcer / Allibut (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Big Lake TV | Chris Henkel | |
| 2010 | Kung Fu Magoo Movie | Cole Fusion / Ninja (voice) | 4.9 |
| 2010 | Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | The Dogfather Movie | Brian Franks | 3.2 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Cyril Figgis (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Siegbert Fuchs (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 2009 | Labor Pains Movie | Jerry Steinwald | 5.4 |
| 2009 | Paper Man Movie | Peter | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Glee TV | Mario | 6.8 |
| 2009 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler Movie | Edward Turlington (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2009 | Better Off Ted TV | Walter | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Ron Pippin | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 2008 | The Life & Times of Tim TV | William (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2008 | Eavesdrop Movie | Terrence | 4.6 |
| 2008 | Harold Movie | Coach Vanderpool | 5.6 |
| 2008 | Miss Guided TV | Bruce Terry | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Movie | Theo | 6.6 |
| 2007 | WordGirl TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Hot Rod Movie | Barry Pasternack | 6.4 |
| 2007 | Sunny and Share Love You Movie | Kevin Keith Baker | |
| 2007 | Kabluey Movie | Frank | 6.1 |
| 2007 | The Grand Movie | Harold Melvin | 5.8 |
| 2007 | I'm Reed Fish Movie | Ralph | 5.6 |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Dr. Leo Spaceman | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Eureka TV | Dr. Noah Drummer | 7.7 |
| 2006 | Ira & Abby Movie | Dr. Ronald Silverberg | 5.6 |
| 2006 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies Movie | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Scooter / Major Nelson (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Train Actor (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Co-Worker (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | James Garfield / Mint Worker (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Funeral Speaker (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Doctor (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | James Garfield (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Francine's Drinking Buddy (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Valet / Borax Employee (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Kidnapper (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Dr. Moe Munney (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Book on Tape (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Movie | Garth Holliday | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Movie | Garth Holliday | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Looking for Kitty Movie | Guy Borne | 4.8 |
| 2003 | Evil Alien Conquerors Movie | Du-ug | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Barely Legal Movie | Mr. Ronald Greitzer | 5.9 |
| 2003 | Down with Love Movie | TV Emcee | 6.1 |
| 2003 | Farm Sluts Movie | Larry | 5.0 |
| 2002 | A Freezerburnt Christmas Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2002 | The Religetables Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2002 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell Movie | Self / Various (archive footage) | 7.8 |
| 2000 | TV Funhouse TV | James Brolin (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Hank | 8.1 |
| 2000 | The Ladies Man Movie | Phil Swanson | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Ed TV | DJ Curtis Morris | 7.7 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Card Store Owner (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Priest (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Guy at Pool / Priest (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Doug (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Target Manager / Veterinarian (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | White Guy (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Priest / Father Raccoon (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Smarmy (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Joe Paterno (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Highway Man (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | The Hughleys TV | Rick | 6.8 |
| 1998 | Conrad Bloom TV | Simpson | 10.0 |
| 1997 | Union Square TV | Don | 8.5 |
| 1996 | Jingle All the Way Movie | Toy Store Sales Clerk | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan TV | Phil | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan TV | Waiter | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show TV | Director | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City TV | Gene | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Hope and Gloria TV | Howard | 6.3 |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Bob | 8.4 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Surgeon fiancé (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Seinfeld TV | NBC Executive | 8.3 |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1986 | Shadows on the Wall Movie | Charlie | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Jim Lehrer (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Tom Brokaw (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Various Characters | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| TBA | Crohnie Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture Movie | Unknown character |
Latest releases
- Wake2026
- The Dink2026 / TMDB 6.4
- Stop! That! Train!2026 / TMDB 4.9
- Lorne2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Micro Budget2026 / TMDB 8.5
- Mimics2026 / TMDB 5.0
Questions about Chris Parnell
What are some of Chris Parnell's notable roles?
Chris Parnell is well-known for his roles in 'Saturday Night Live', 'Rick and Morty', and '30 Rock'. He has made numerous guest appearances in various television shows.
Has Chris Parnell won any awards?
While Chris Parnell has not won major awards, he has received recognition for his work in voice acting and comedy, including nominations for various awards.
What was Chris Parnell's first film?
Chris Parnell's first film role was in 'The Last Man on Earth' (1999), where he had a small part that marked the beginning of his film career.
What are Chris Parnell's most successful films?
Some of Chris Parnell's most successful films include 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' and 'Hotel Transylvania', where he provided voice work.
What is Chris Parnell's personal life like?
Chris Parnell is married to Margaret Parnell, and they have two children together. He maintains a relatively private personal life away from the spotlight.
What is Chris Parnell's estimated net worth?
Chris Parnell's estimated net worth is around $3 million, primarily earned through his acting and voice work in television and film.
What are some milestones in Chris Parnell's filmography?
Key milestones in Chris Parnell's filmography include his significant roles in 'Saturday Night Live', voice work in 'Rick and Morty', and appearances in films like 'Anchorman'.
How did Chris Parnell get into acting?
Chris Parnell began his acting career in college, performing in theater productions. He eventually moved to Chicago to pursue comedy and joined 'Saturday Night Live', which launched his career.