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My Take
Parnell is a comedian's comedian, the kind of performer I appreciate more the longer I watch him. He grinded through the Groundlings before landing eight seasons on Saturday Night Live, then quietly stole scenes as the gloriously unqualified Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock. What I admire is his refusal to mug for laughs; he plays absurdity with a straight, almost bureaucratic calm that somehow makes it funnier. He sings, he voices animation, he anchors ensembles, yet he never overstays a moment. That restraint is rare. Parnell is proof that timing and a deadpan face can outlast a hundred louder acts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Parnell
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・パーネル
- Reading
- くりす・ぱーねる
- Born
- February 5, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- singer / comedian / voice actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Germantown High School
- University
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Parnell
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Parnell born?
Born February 5, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Chris Parnell from?
Chris Parnell is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What does Chris Parnell do?
Chris Parnell works as singer, comedian, voice actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.