Abby Elliott facts for kids

Abigail Elliott, born on June 16, 1987, is an American actress and comedian. She is well-known for being a cast member on the popular TV show Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2012. Abby has also starred in other TV series like Odd Mom Out, Indebted, and the award-winning show The Bear. She comes from a family of performers; her father is the actor and comedian Chris Elliott.

Abby Elliott's Early Life

Abby Elliott was born in New York City on June 16, 1987. She is the older of two children. Her mother, Paula Niedert, worked as a talent coordinator. Her father, Chris Elliott, is a famous actor and comedian. Abby's grandfather, Bob Elliott, was also a well-known radio comedian.

Abby and her younger sister, Bridey Elliott, grew up in Wilton, Connecticut. Abby went to Immaculate High School in Danbury, Connecticut. There, she enjoyed acting in school plays and musicals. After finishing high school in 2005, she started college at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. However, she decided to leave college during her first semester.

Abby Elliott's Acting Career

Abby Elliott began her comedy training at The Groundlings. She then started performing in various sketch comedy shows. These shows took place at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) in Los Angeles.

In 2006, Abby appeared in TV pilot shows with her father, Chris Elliott. These shows were called You've Reached the Elliotts and Chrissy: Plain & Simple. While at UCB, she often performed with a sketch group called The Midnight Show. She also sometimes performed comedy with her sister, Bridey. Before joining Saturday Night Live, Abby also did voice acting for shows like King of the Hill. She also appeared in sketches on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Film Roles

Abby Elliott made her first movie appearance in No Strings Attached. This was a small role in 2011. Since then, she has had supporting roles in other films. These include High Road and Fun Size.

Television Appearances

After leaving Saturday Night Live in 2012, Abby Elliott appeared on many TV shows. She was a guest on 2 Broke Girls and How I Met Your Mother. She also appeared on Happy Endings and Inside Amy Schumer.

From 2015 to 2017, she was a main cast member on the Bravo series Odd Mom Out. In 2020, she starred in the sitcom Indebted on NBC.

In 2022, Abby joined the cast of the Hulu comedy-drama The Bear. In this show, she plays Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto. She is the sister of a chef who returns home to manage their family restaurant. The first season of The Bear was very popular and won many awards. In the second season, Abby's role became bigger. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Golden Globe Award in 2024.

Saturday Night Live

Abby Elliott joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in November 2008. This was during the 2008–2009 season. She joined after another cast member, Amy Poehler, left the show.

Abby is the third generation in her family to be featured on SNL. She is the second generation to be a full cast member. Her time 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. Her grandfather, Bob Elliott, was part of the comedy duo Bob & Ray. Bob Elliott appeared on a Christmas episode of SNL in the 1978–1979 season.

Abby left Saturday Night Live in 2012 after four seasons.

Abby Elliott's Personal Life

Abby Elliott married television writer Bill Kennedy on September 3, 2016. They have two children. Their daughter is named Edith Pepper Kennedy. Their son is named William 'Billy' Joseph Lunney Kennedy IV.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Abby Elliott has been recognized for her acting.

See also

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