Chris D'Elia is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his stand-up comedy as well as his acting roles. He has starred in several sitcoms, including "Whitney" and "Undateable" on NBC, and he also played recurring roles in "The Good Doctor" on ABC and "You" on Netflix. His career spans stand-up, acting, writing, and podcast hosting, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.
March 29, 1980: Chris D'Elia's Birth
Chris D'Elia was born on March 29, 1980.
2006: Start of Stand-up Career
Chris D'Elia started performing stand-up comedy in 2006, with his first set at the Ha Ha Café in North Hollywood.
2006: Marriage to Emily Montague
Chris D'Elia married actress Emily Montague in 2006.
2010: Divorce from Emily Montague
Chris D'Elia and Emily Montague divorced in 2010.
2011: "Workaholics" Episode Removed
Comedy Central removed the "Workaholics" episode featuring D'Elia from platforms in 2011, following the sexual harassment allegations against him.
2011: Role on NBC's "Whitney"
In 2011, Chris D'Elia began playing the role of Alex Miller on the NBC sitcom "Whitney".
2012: "Ten Minute Podcast" Begins
Chris D'Elia began co-hosting the "Ten Minute Podcast" with Bryan Callen and Will Sasso in 2012.
January 2013: Release of Parody Rap Album
In January 2013, Chris D'Elia, performing as "Chank Smith," released his debut parody rap album "Such Is Life," produced by Mr. Green.
December 6, 2013: "White Male Black Comic" Comedy Special
Chris D'Elia's first one-hour stand-up special, "White Male Black Comic," aired on Comedy Central on December 6, 2013.
2013: "White Male. Black Comic" Removed
D'Elia's 2013 stand-up special was removed from Comedy Central's website after the allegations.
2013: End of Role on "Whitney"
Chris D'Elia's role as Alex Miller on "Whitney" ended in 2013.
2014: Role on NBC's "Undateable"
Chris D'Elia started playing the character Danny Burton on NBC's "Undateable" in 2014.
2015: "Incorrigible" Comedy Special
Chris D'Elia released his second comedy special, "Incorrigible," on Netflix in 2015.
2015: "Undateable" Promotional Tour
In 2015, Chris D'Elia and other cast members from "Undateable" embarked on a stand-up tour to promote the show.
2015: "Ten Minute Podcast" Ends
The "Ten Minute Podcast" with Chris D'Elia, Bryan Callen, and Will Sasso ended in 2015.
2016: Leafly 420 Comedy Tour
In 2016, Chris D'Elia headlined the Leafly 420 Comedy Tour show in Chicago with Ron Funches.
2016: End of Role on "Undateable"
In 2016, Chris D'Elia's role as Danny Burton on "Undateable" concluded.
February 2017: "Congratulations with Chris D'Elia" Podcast Launch
Chris D'Elia launched his weekly podcast, "Congratulations with Chris D'Elia," in February 2017.
2017: "Man on Fire" Comedy Special
Chris D'Elia's third comedy special, "Man on Fire," aired on Netflix in 2017.
2017: Role on ABC's "The Good Doctor"
Chris D'Elia took on the role of Kenny on ABC's "The Good Doctor" in 2017.
April 2018: Eminem Impression on Podcast
On his podcast in April 2018, Chris D'Elia imitated rapper Eminem.
September 2018: Eminem Impression Video
Chris D'Elia posted a video of himself imitating Eminem in September 2018.
2018: End of Role on "The Good Doctor"
Chris D'Elia's time playing Kenny on "The Good Doctor" concluded in 2018.
January 2019: Eminem Impression Video
Chris D'Elia posted another video online of his Eminem impression in January 2019.
February 2019: Eminem Acknowledges Impression
Eminem shared D'Elia's impression video on Twitter in February 2019.
March 2019: Casting in "You" Season 2
In March 2019, Chris D'Elia was cast as Henderson in the second season of the Netflix thriller "You".
May 2019: Appearance in Logic and Eminem's "Homicide"
An audio clip from D'Elia's Eminem impression was included in Logic and Eminem's song "Homicide" released in May 2019.
June 2019: Appearance in "Homicide" Music Video
Chris D'Elia appeared in the music video for "Homicide" in June 2019, lip-syncing for Eminem.
2019: Role on Netflix's "You"
Chris D'Elia began portraying Henderson in the Netflix thriller series "You" in 2019.
June 2020: Sexual Harassment Allegations
In June 2020, Chris D'Elia faced allegations of sexual harassment, grooming, and soliciting nude photos from underage girls. D'Elia denied the allegations.
August 2020: Replacement in "Army of the Dead"
In August 2020, it was announced that Chris D'Elia would be replaced by Tig Notaro in the film "Army of the Dead."
September 2020: Megan Drust Allegation
In September 2020, actress Megan Drust alleged that D'Elia exposed himself to her in a car in 2011.
2020: "No Pain" Comedy Special
Chris D'Elia's comedy special, "No Pain," was released on Netflix in 2020.
February 2021: D'Elia Addresses Allegations
In February 2021, Chris D'Elia posted a YouTube video addressing the allegations against him, stating that "sex controlled [his] life" but maintaining that all his relationships were "consensual and legal."
March 2021: Lawsuit and Withdrawal
In March 2021, an anonymous woman sued Chris D'Elia alleging sexual abuse involving explicit pictures when she was 17. D'Elia denied the allegations, and the lawsuit was later withdrawn.
April 2021: "Army of the Dead" Trailer Release
Trailers for "Army of the Dead," featuring Tig Notaro in place of Chris D'Elia, were released in April 2021.
January 13, 2022: Joins "King and the Sting" Podcast
Chris D'Elia joined the "King and the Sting" podcast with Brendan Schaub and Theo Von on January 13, 2022, leading to its renaming as "King and the Sting and Wing".
June 18, 2022: Marriage to Kristin Taylor
Chris D'Elia married Kristin Taylor on June 18, 2022.
November 4, 2022: Podcast Renamed "The Golden Hour"
"King and the Sting and Wing" was renamed "The Golden Hour" on November 4, 2022, with Erik Griffin replacing Theo Von.