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Chris Parnell

Thomas Christopher Parnell ( par-NELL; born February 5, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. First breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, Parnell found wider success during his tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1998 to 2006. After leaving SNL, he played the role of Dr. Leo Spaceman on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006–2013). Parnell is also a prominent voice actor known for his deep and distinctive voice. In animation, he voices the narrator on the PBS Kids series WordGirl (2007–2015), Cyril Figgis on the FX series Archer (2009–2023), Jerry Smith on Adult Swim's Rick and Morty (2013–present), and Doug on Fox's Family Guy (2019–2022). His work also extends into commercials, having voiced the Hamburger Helper mascot "Lefty", appeared in advertisements as "America's Dad" for Orbit Gum, and is most known for voicing "The Progressive Box" in a series of advertisements by the Progressive Corporation.

Infobox

Born
Thomas Christopher Parnell (1967-02-05) February 5, 1967 (age 58)Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Education
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA)
Occupations
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Years active
1988–present
Known for
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Tables

· Filmography › Film
1996
Role(s)
Toy Store Sales Clerk
Shooting Lily
Role(s)
Phone Company Salesman
Notes
Voice
1997
Decade of Love
Role(s)
Bobby Fastdancer
Notes
Short film
1998
Operation
Role(s)
Cadaver
1999
Deadtime
Role(s)
Junior
2000
Role(s)
Phil Swanson
2003
Role(s)
Du-ug
Role(s)
TV Emcee
Role(s)
Mr. Ronald Greitzer
2006
Role(s)
Ralph
Role(s)
Dr. Ronald Silverberg
2007
Role(s)
Harold Melvin
Role(s)
Barry Pasternak
Sunny & Share Love You
Role(s)
Kevin Keith Baker
Role(s)
Frank
2008
Role(s)
Coach Vanderpool
Eavesdrop
Role(s)
Terrence
2009
Role(s)
Peter
Role(s)
Jerry Steinwald
2010
Role(s)
Peter West
The Dogfather
Role(s)
Brian Franks
Role(s)
Cole Fusion, Ninja
Notes
Voice
2011
Role(s)
Brian Collins
2012
Role(s)
Mr. Gordon
Role(s)
News Anchor
Role(s)
Fly
Notes
Voice
2013
Role(s)
Hammer
Role(s)
Announcer #2
Role(s)
Garth Holliday
2014
Role(s)
Jay LaRoche
2015
The Better Half
Role(s)
Daniel
Role(s)
Fly
Notes
Voice
Role(s)
Phil
Role(s)
William (Bank Teller)
2017
Role(s)
Alan Dickinson
Role(s)
DJ
2018
Role(s)
Wayne Truzack
Role(s)
Stan, Fish Men
Notes
Voice
Role(s)
Mayor Tracy
2019
Role(s)
Charlie Green
A Name Without a Place
Role(s)
Jerry Sundall
Role(s)
Doomed Gringo #2
Role(s)
Artie Mogull
2021
Role(s)
Brown
Role(s)
Uncle Stu Mercer
2022
Role(s)
Jim Conway
Role(s)
Dave Bollinari
Role(s)
George Washington
Notes
Voice
2023
Role(s)
Ted Sommers
Milennial Hunter
Role(s)
John
Notes
Voice
2024
Role(s)
Lyle Ayker
Role(s)
Veterinarian
2025
TBA
Role(s)
The Dink
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996
Jingle All the Way
Toy Store Sales Clerk
Shooting Lily
Phone Company Salesman
Voice
1997
Decade of Love
Bobby Fastdancer
Short film
1998
Operation
Cadaver
1999
Deadtime
Junior
2000
The Ladies Man
Phil Swanson
2003
Evil Alien Conquerors
Du-ug
Down with Love
TV Emcee
National Lampoon's Barely Legal
Mr. Ronald Greitzer
2004
Looking for Kitty
Guy Borne
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Garth Holliday
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2006
I'm Reed Fish
Ralph
Ira & Abby
Dr. Ronald Silverberg
2007
The Grand
Harold Melvin
Hot Rod
Barry Pasternak
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Theo
Sunny & Share Love You
Kevin Keith Baker
Kabluey
Frank
2008
Harold
Coach Vanderpool
Eavesdrop
Terrence
2009
Paper Man
Peter
Labor Pains
Jerry Steinwald
2010
Hollywood & Wine
Peter West
The Dogfather
Brian Franks
Kung Fu Magoo
Cole Fusion, Ninja
Voice
2011
Answer This!
Brian Collins
2012
21 Jump Street
Mr. Gordon
The Five-Year Engagement
Bill
The Dictator
News Anchor
Hotel Transylvania
Fly
Voice
2013
Escape from Planet Earth
Hammer
Turbo
Announcer
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Garth Holliday
2014
Break Point
Jay LaRoche
2015
The Better Half
Daniel
Hotel Transylvania 2
Fly
Voice
Sisters
Phil
The Ridiculous 6
William (Bank Teller)
2017
Austin Found
Alan Dickinson
Battle of the Sexes
DJ
2018
Life of the Party
Wayne Truzack
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Stan, Fish Men
Voice
Slice
Mayor Tracy
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Walter
2019
The Last Laugh
Charlie Green
A Name Without a Place
Jerry Sundall
The Laundromat
Doomed Gringo
I Am Woman
Artie Mogull
· Filmography › Television
1996
Role(s)
Howard
Notes
Episode: "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Funicular"
1996, 1998
Role(s)
Suddenly Susan
Notes
Phil, Waiter
1997
Role(s)
NBC Executive
Notes
Episode: "The Butter Shave"
Role(s)
Director
Notes
Episode: "Do the Write Thing"
Role(s)
Announcer
Notes
Episode: "The Weighting Game"
1998
Role(s)
Don
Notes
Episode: "It Takes a Thief"
Role(s)
Gene
Notes
Episode: "Caroline and the Cabbie"
Role(s)
Handler #2
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Simpson
1998–12
Role(s)
Saturday Night Live
Notes
Various
2001
Role(s)
James Brolin
Notes
Voice, episode: "Safari Day"
Role(s)
Rick
Notes
Episode: "When Darryl Bumped Sally"
Role(s)
Bob
Notes
Episode: "The One with Rachel's Date"
2002
Ed
Role(s)
DJ Curtis Morris
Notes
Episode: "The Divorce"
2003
Role(s)
Radio Announcer, Train Conductor
Notes
Voice, episode: "Far from Home"
2006–13
Role(s)
30 Rock
Notes
Dr. Leo Spaceman
2007–15
Role(s)
WordGirl
Notes
Narrator, additional voices
2008
Role(s)
Vice Principal Bruce Terry
Notes
7 episodes
Role(s)
Bob Schieffer, Tom Brokaw
Notes
2 episodes
2009
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
Voice, 5 episodes
2009–10
Role(s)
Glenn Martin, DDS
Notes
Various voices
2009–23
Role(s)
Archer
Notes
Cyril Figgis, Buck Henry, Siegbert Fuchs
2010
Role(s)
Walter Palmer
Notes
Episode: "The Impertence of Communicationizing"
Role(s)
Mark Douglas, Principal, William
Notes
Voice, 3 episodes
Role(s)
Chris Henkel
Notes
10 episodes
2010–11
Role(s)
Funny or Die Presents
Notes
Various
Role(s)
Dr. Noah Drummer
Notes
2 episodes
2010–21
Role(s)
Tayo the Little Bus
Notes
Citu
2011
Role(s)
Allibut, Announcer, Gecko Schoolmaster
Notes
Voice, 2 episodes
Role(s)
Scooter, Major Nelson
Notes
Voice, episode: "Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2"
Role(s)
Officer Dennis Barrett
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Bruce Benson
Notes
Episode: "In the Line of Getting Fired"
Role(s)
Area 51 Scientist
Notes
Episode: "Stardoor"
Role(s)
Chad Banks
Notes
Episode: "Stand and Deliver"
Role(s)
Hank
Notes
Episode: "The Hero"
Role(s)
Mr. Thistleton
Notes
Voice, television special
Role(s)
Caped Cod
Notes
Voice, episode: "The Dog Who Cried Fish"
2011–12
Role(s)
I Just Want My Pants Back
Notes
JB
2011–14
Role(s)
Suburgatory
Notes
Fred Shay
2012
Role(s)
Additional voices
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Giovanni Montalbon
Notes
Voice, 20 episodes
2012–16
Role(s)
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Notes
Various
2013–19
Role(s)
Drunk History
Notes
6 episodes
2013–present
Role(s)
Rick and Morty
Notes
Jerry Smith
2014
Role(s)
Sean Hastings
Notes
Television special
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
Voice, episode: "Sleep Disorder/Tom's In-Tents Adventure"
Role(s)
Mario
Notes
Episode: "Opening Night"
Role(s)
Stan
Notes
Episode: "Rule 34"
Role(s)
Klaus, News Reporter
Notes
Voice, episode: "Our A-Story is a 'D' Story"
Role(s)
Douglas Riller
Notes
Episode: "Pilot"
Role(s)
Mitch
Notes
Episode: "Campaign Contributions"
AJ's Infinite Summer
Role(s)
Dad
Notes
Cartoon Network short
2014–16
Role(s)
TripTank
Notes
Various voices
2015
Role(s)
Geoffrey Hoytsman
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Judge
Notes
Voice, episode: "Defending the Earth"
Role(s)
Ron Pippin
Notes
Episode: "Five Years Later"
Role(s)
Charlie Clucker
Notes
Voice, episode: "McCluckerbusters"
Role(s)
Prime Minister
Notes
Voice, episode: "The Mystery of the Royal Flasher"
Role(s)
Bebop Jones
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Sigmund Freud
Notes
Episode: "Senate"
Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood
Role(s)
Network Executive
Notes
Television special
Role(s)
Dustin Wallswreath, Jim McCoy, Cop
Notes
Voice, episode: "Grand Scam"
Highston
Role(s)
Wilbur Liggetts
Notes
Episode: "Pilot"
2015–16
Role(s)
Dawn of the Croods
Notes
Snoot, Dub, Evil Egg
2015–17
Role(s)
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Notes
Mr. Peabody
2015–24
Role(s)
Nature Cat
Notes
Various voices
2016
Role(s)
Zacharias
Notes
Voice, episode: "Her Royal Spyness"
Role(s)
Warren Fitzgerald
Notes
Voice, episode: "Pro Tiki/Con Tiki"
Role(s)
Reindeer
Notes
Voice, episode: "Where Does Rain Come From?"
Role(s)
Preston Stevens Sr.
Notes
Episode: "SpurgeExplosion"
Role(s)
Vice Chairman
Notes
Episode: "The Magic Is Real"
2016–20
Role(s)
Elena of Avalor
Notes
Migs
2016–22
Role(s)
Inside Amy Schumer
Notes
Michael / HR Manager Bob
2016–present
Role(s)
American Dad!
Notes
James A. Garfield's clone, additional voices
2017
Role(s)
Dr. Vince Harbert
Notes
Television special
Role(s)
Migs
Notes
Voice, television film
Role(s)
Mud Alien, Beetle Drone Scientist
Notes
Voice, episode: "XCIII"
Role(s)
Dean Parker
Notes
Episode: "Liberal Arts"
Role(s)
Gerald
Notes
Episode: "Squad Feud"
2017, 2020
Role(s)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Notes
Junior
2018, 2024
Role(s)
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Notes
Cousins Ken and Sven
2018
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
6 episodes
Role(s)
Dean Parker
Notes
10 episodes (main role; season 1)
2018–19
Role(s)
Happy Together
Notes
Wayne
2019
Role(s)
God's Dad
Notes
Episode: "1 Day"
Role(s)
Walton Rothchild
Notes
Episode: "Held Breath"
2019–20
Role(s)
The Goldbergs
Notes
Harrison Whitby
Role(s)
Dr. DiLorenzo
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Ian David Col
Notes
Voice, 2 episodes
2019–22
Role(s)
Family Guy
Notes
Doug, additional voices
2019–25
Role(s)
Love, Death & Robots
Notes
The Cat, Sanchez
2020
Role(s)
Chet Jacobs
Notes
Episode: "Plus Size Plus One"
Role(s)
Ron
Notes
Episode: "First Date/Snailin' It"
Role(s)
Chug Ducey
Notes
Episode: "New Year's"
Role(s)
Ben Canelli
Notes
2 episodes
Role(s)
Mary Tannenbaum's Fiancé
Notes
Voice, episode: "A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas"
2021
Role(s)
Dr. Fluffberg
Notes
Voice, 5 episodes
Role(s)
Alvin Healy / Tenpin
Notes
Voice, episode: "If Saturday Be... for the Boys!"
2021–22
Role(s)
Dogs in Space
Notes
Ed
2021–23
Role(s)
Alpha Betas
Notes
Darryl
2022
Role(s)
Captain of the Inverness
Notes
2 episodes
2022–23
Role(s)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Notes
HOA Ambassador / Voice Over
2023–24
Role(s)
My Adventures with Superman
Notes
Slade Wilson
Role(s)
Various voices
Notes
3 episodes
2024
Role(s)
Ares
Notes
Voice, 3 episodes
Role(s)
Overseer Benjamin
Notes
2 episodes
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996
Hope and Gloria
Howard
Episode: "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Funicular"
1996, 1998
Suddenly Susan
Phil, Waiter
2 episodes
1997
Seinfeld
NBC Executive
Episode: "The Butter Shave"
The Jamie Foxx Show
Director
Episode: "Do the Write Thing"
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
Announcer
Episode: "The Weighting Game"
1998
Union Square
Don
Episode: "It Takes a Thief"
Caroline in the City
Gene
Episode: "Caroline and the Cabbie"
Murphy Brown
Handler
2 episodes
Conrad Bloom
Simpson
1998–12
Saturday Night Live
Various
148 episodes
2001
TV Funhouse
James Brolin
Voice, episode: "Safari Day"
The Hughleys
Rick
Episode: "When Darryl Bumped Sally"
Friends
Bob
Episode: "The One with Rachel's Date"
2002
Ed
DJ Curtis Morris
Episode: "The Divorce"
2003
As Told by Ginger
Radio Announcer, Train Conductor
Voice, episode: "Far from Home"
2006–13
30 Rock
Dr. Leo Spaceman
25 episodes
2007–15
WordGirl
Narrator, additional voices
Voice, 128 episodes
2008
Miss Guided
Vice Principal Bruce Terry
7 episodes
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
Bob Schieffer, Tom Brokaw
2 episodes
2009
Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
Narrator
Voice, 5 episodes
2009–10
Glenn Martin, DDS
Various voices
4 episodes
2009–23
Archer
Cyril Figgis, Buck Henry, Siegbert Fuchs
Voice, 127 episodes
2010
Better Off Ted
Walter Palmer
Episode: "The Impertence of Communicationizing"
The Life & Times of Tim
Mark Douglas, Principal, William
Voice, 3 episodes
Big Lake
Chris Henkel
10 episodes
2010–11
Funny or Die Presents
Various
6 episodes
Eureka
Dr. Noah Drummer
2 episodes
2010–21
Tayo the Little Bus
Citu
Voice, English dub
2011
Fish Hooks
Allibut, Announcer, Gecko Schoolmaster
Voice, 2 episodes
Robot Chicken
Scooter, Major Nelson
Voice, episode: "Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2"
Mad Love
Officer Dennis Barrett
2 episodes
Workaholics
Bruce Benson
Episode: "In the Line of Getting Fired"
Jon Benjamin Has a Van
Area 51 Scientist
Episode: "Stardoor"
Love Bites
Chad Banks
Episode: "Stand and Deliver"
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hank
Episode: "The Hero"
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
Mr. Thistleton
Voice, television special
Puppy
Caped Cod
Voice, episode: "The Dog Who Cried Fish"
2011–12
I Just Want My Pants Back
JB
6 episodes
2011–14
Suburgatory
Fred Shay
38 episodes
2012
Gravity Falls
Additional voices
2 episodes
Electric City
Giovanni Montalbon
Voice, 20 episodes
2012–16
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Various
4 episodes
2013–19
Drunk History
6 episodes
2013–present
Rick and Morty
Jerry Smith
Voice, main role
2014
Filthy Preppy Teen$
Sean Hastings
Television special
The Tom and Jerry Show
Narrator
Voice, episode: "Sleep Disorder/Tom's In-Tents Adventure"
Glee
Mario
Episode: "Opening Night"
Garfunkel and Oates
Stan
Episode: "Rule 34"
BoJack Horseman
Klaus, News Reporter
Voice, episode: "Our A-Story is a 'D' Story"
· Filmography › Video games
2014
Rick and Morty: Jerry's Game
Role(s)
Jerry Smith
2016–present
Role(s)
Pocket Mortys
2020
Role(s)
Trip Westhaven (Narrator / Host)
Year
Title
Voice role
2014
Rick and Morty: Jerry's Game
Jerry Smith
2016–present
Pocket Mortys
2017
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
2019
Grand Theft Auto Online: Diamond Casino & Resort update
Tom Connors
2020
Maneater
Trip Westhaven (Narrator / Host)
· Filmography › Music videos
2005
2005
Year
2005
Song title
"Lazy Sunday"
Album
Incredibad
Notes
Performed on Saturday Night Live
2012
2012
Year
2012
Song title
"Lazy Sunday 2"
Album
N/A
Year
Song title
Album
Notes
2005
"Lazy Sunday"
Incredibad
Performed on Saturday Night Live
2012
"Lazy Sunday 2"
N/A
· Filmography › Audio
2021
Role(s)
Narrator
Notes
Dennis McNicholas
Year
Title
Role
Author
Production company
2021
Batman: The Audio Adventures
Narrator
Dennis McNicholas
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References

  1. "Instagram"
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CjFA-3Vunth/
  2. "Rick and Morty's Chris Parnell thinks Jerry would do very well in quarantine"
    https://www.theverge.com/21251961/rick-and-morty-fans-jerry-chris-parnell-interview
  3. IGN
    https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/21/an-interview-with-chris-parnell
  4. "Episode 539 – Chris Parnell"
    http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_539_-_chris_parnell
  5. CINEMABLEND
    https://www.cinemablend.com/television/How-Chris-Parnell-Got-Un-fired-From-Saturday-Night-Live-70168.html
  6. Graham, Mark (January 14, 2010). Archer's Chris Parnell Talks Well-Endowed Cartoon Characters, Being Fired From SNL Twic
    http://www.vulture.com/2010/01/chris_parnell.html
  7. Vulture
    https://www.vulture.com/2019/12/snls-cats-sketch-oral-history.html
  8. HuffPostTV
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120515214413/http://www.aoltv.com/2006/08/22/four-snlers-are-history-says-lorne-michaels/
  9. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/arts/television/21snl.html
  10. The Futon Critic
    http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/07/26/comedy-centrals-big-lake-starring-chris-gethard-horatio-sanz-and-chris-parnell-debuts-on-tuesday-august-17-at-1000-pm-36654/20100726comedycentral01/
  11. TV Guide
    https://www.tvguide.com/news/suburgatory-parnell-gasteyer-1062965/
  12. Business Insider
    http://www.businessinsider.com/progressive-box-spokesperson-instead-flo-2012-12
  13. Global News
    https://globalnews.ca/news/6135335/rick-and-morty-interview-season-4/
  14. Deadline Hollywood
    https://deadline.com/2018/03/chris-parnell-cbs-tim-mcauliffe-austen-earl-comedy-pilot-phill-lewis-direct-1202339671/
  15. "Chris Parnell (visual voices guide)"
    http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Chris-Parnell/
  16. "Millennial Hunter"
    https://tubitv.com/movies/100007013/millennial-hunter?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feed&startPos=0
  17. "A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice Credits - Full Cast and Crew"
    https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-loud-house-holiday-movie/a5RQgyciY2f47iZjAnQdo4/credits/
  18. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/lorne-michaels-quibi-murder-mystery-lines-up-all-star-cast-1259091
  19. IGN
    https://www.ign.com/articles/my-adventures-with-superman-review-adult-swim-jack-quaid
  20. The Dispatch
    https://thedispatch.com/article/holy-unfunny-podcast-batman/
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