Born Name:  Lawrence Adams Chinery

Born Date:  August 10, 1964

Born Place:  Cincinnati, Ohio

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Occupations:  Actor, stand-up comedian

Brief Biography:  Chip Chinery is an Emmy-winning American stand-up comedian and actor with over 230 credits in television and film. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he is recognized for his "squeaky clean" observational humor and has made guest appearances on iconic sitcoms including Seinfeld, Friends, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Early Life and Education:
Education: Graduated from Miami University with a degree in business psychology.
Early Starts: Made his stand-up debut at age 16 at a local bar.
Pre-Comedy Career: Worked as a cameraman for WCPO-TV and served as a communications director for a bank before pursuing comedy full-time in 1988.

Professional Achievements:
Emmy Awards: Won an Emmy in 1993 for "On-Air Performer" in the Midwest region for his comedy sketches and "man-on-the-street" segments.
Sketch Comedy: Trained at The Second City and became a Main Company member at Acme Comedy Theatre in Hollywood.
Television Credits: His extensive resume includes roles on 3rd Rock from the Sun, Better Off Ted, NCIS, and American Horror Story.
Film Roles: Appeared in the film Battle of the Sexes as ABC Sports President Roone Arledge.

Authorship and Finance:
Writing: Authored the book Charging Mount Stand-Up: My First Year On The Road, detailing his early career struggles.
Finance: Operates ChipMoneyTips.com, where he provides personal finance advice through a humorous lens.