Cast & creator
Christopher Carroll
Best known for American Horror Story, Desperate Housewives, Friends
Christopher Carroll (born March 11, 1937) is an American character actor known for a wide range of roles in television, film, and voice acting. He is recognized for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the Adam Sandler comedy "Little Nicky" (2000) and has appeared in films such as "Perfect Blue" (1997) and "Primal Fear" (1996). Carroll has guest-starred on numerous popular TV shows including "The Waltons," "Cheers," "Hunter," "Saved by the Bell," "Friends," "The West Wing," "Charmed," "Desperate Housewives," and many others. He is also known for his voice work in the English version of "Perfect Blue" and voice roles in Star Trek video games. Carroll’s career spans decades, showcasing his versatility across various genres and media.
Also known as: Sam Strong, Ben Parks, Chris Carroll, Christopher Carrol
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film credits
52
television credits
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1979–2026 · acting roles
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (69)
Showing 69 of 69 credits
American Horror Story
Elder #1
2011
Desperate Housewives
Reverend
2004
Friends
Bank Officer
1994
Seinfeld
Maitre d'
1989
Charmed
Older Man
1998
The West Wing
Thomas
1999
How I Met Your Mother
Mr. Drury
2005
Star Trek: Voyager
Alben
1995
Diagnosis: Murder
Hotel Manager
1993
Beverly Hills, 90210
Cashier
1990
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Priest
2005
Cheers
Ed
1982
Mad Men
Monsignor Cavanaugh
2007
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Gul Benil
1993
Knots Landing
Analyst
1979
The Nanny
Auditioner #2
1993
Melrose Place
Bank Officer
1992
Crossing Jordan
2001
Scorpion
Boris Sakovich
2014
Boston Legal
Judge Stephen Bickel
2004
black-ish
Winston
2014black-ish
Online Lecturer
2014
3rd Rock from the Sun
Justice of the Peace
1996
Jane the Virgin
Gustav
2014
Party of Five
Dan Barton
1994
Baywatch
Victor Polson
1989
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Mr. Folsom
1993
V.I.P.
Butler / Biker
1998
Grace and Frankie
Priest
2015
Profiler
Byron James
1996
Good Luck Charlie
Professor Giblet
2010
Everybody Hates Chris
Chaplain
2005
seaQuest DSV
Policeman
1993
Caroline in the City
Good Samaritan
1995
Hunter
Hillner
1984
Rules of Engagement
Doctor
2007
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Mr. Wilmore
1990
Rosewood
Judge Walters
2015
Angie Tribeca
Businessman
2016
The Jamie Foxx Show
Mr. Official
1996
Spider-Noir
Mr. Noble / Older Man
2026
The Naked Truth
Good Samaritan
1995
Saved by the Bell
Bartholomew
1989
Veronica's Closet
Lawyer
1997
Minx
Butler
2022
Primal Fear
M.C.
1996
Burke's Law
Ashford
1994
George Lopez
Principal
2002
Eastwick
Priest
2009
Capital News
Senator Durning
1990
20th Century Women
Pharmacist
2016
Little Nicky
Hitler
2000
I'm Sorry
Dan
2017
The Bachelor
Maitre d'
1999Flesh 'n' Blood
Player
1991
And the Band Played On
Dr. Aaron Kellner
1993
Working Girl
Yosef
1990
The Wedding Do Over
Minister
2018
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Deathrow Guard
1995
Mass Appeal
Salvatore Fitzgerald
1984
When We Were Young
1989
Dance 'Til Dawn
Maitre D'
1988
The Revenge of Al Capone
Judge
1989
George Bush Goes to Heaven
Karl Rove
2006
Hit List
Priest
1989
Tarzan in Manhattan
1989
Between Love and Hate
Maitre d'
1993
Saving Buddy Charles
Priest
2025