Christopher Lee Kattan was born in Sherman Oaks, California to Hajni Joslyn and Kip King. Chris moved to Mt. Baldy when he turned 5 years old and resided there until the age of 15 when he moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington for high school.

After he graduated from high school, Chris moved to the L.A. area to join up with the improv/sketch comedy group The Groundlings. He became a featured player on "Saturday Night Live" in March of 1996, and a cast member in September of the same year. He remained on the show until May 2003. Chris currently lives in the Los Angeles area.
Son of actor Kip King. Once worked at a chauffeur, but was fired by employer because he was too short. His parents divorced when he was two years old. He is half-Hungarian on his mother's side. 2001: Dated and lived with Jennifer Coolidge. Frequently refers to his parents as "Jewish hippies." Is very well known on SNL for his "Mango" skits