Chris Parnell -- now in his eighth season -- has appeared in numerous sketches and commercial parodies and performed memorable impressions of NBC News' Tom Brokaw and PBS newsman Jim Lehrer in the headline-making debate sketches during the 2000 Presidential election. In addition, in 2002 Parnell added Sen. Joe Lieberman to his repertoire, appearing in a hot tub with former Vice President Al Gore in a "Bachelor" parody about his selection process for running mate. Other notable impressions include Tom Hanks, Eminem, "American Idol's" Simon Cowell and Senator John McCain.

He portrays memorable characters, such as Merv "the Perv" Watson, Tyler from "Appalachian Emergency Room," Sean DeMarco, dancer wannabe and devoted brother to Kyle (played by Chris Kattan); and hapless barfly Wayne Bloater, with brother Kip (Jimmy Fallon). Parnell has also performed unforgettable hardcore raps fantasizing about a dream date with hosts Britney Spears, Kirsten Dunst, Jennifer Garner, and Demi Moore (which shifted to an infatuation with Ashton Kutcher) on "Weekend Update."

Parnell starred opposite Will Ferrell in the comedy hit "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." Parnell was featured in "The Ladies Man" as well as "Down with Love" He has made television appearances on NBC's "Friends" "Ed" and "Seinfeld" as well as "Murphy Brown" among others. In addition, Parnell is in the cast of NBC's new mid-season series "Thick and Thin," playing Lyle, the quirky spokesperson "Captain Chlorine" at Mary's (Jessica Capshaw) pool-and-spa company.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tenn., Parnell received his B.F.A. in Drama from North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. He has performed with the Berkshire Theatre festival in Stockbridge, Mass., the Alley Theatre in Houston, TX and with Los Angeles-based improv/sketch comedy group The Groundlings where former castmates Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer and Chris Kattan as well as former cast members Laraine Newman, Phil Hartman and Jon Lovitz began their careers.

Parnell lives in New York City. His birthday is February 5.