Poehler's other television credits include "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp," "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later," and "Kroll Show." He has had roles in films like "Grown Ups," "That's My Boy," and "Trainwreck," and has appeared on television in a number of guest roles, including on eight episodes of HBO's "Girls." Meadows was known for a variety of impressions, including O.J. Morgan has also been active in film, with credits such as "Cop Out," "What Men Want," and "Coming 2 America." She has had series regular roles on "Suburgatory," "People of Earth," and "American Auto." Before getting into the talk show game, Fallon was focused on acting for a handful of years. He can be seen in Judd Apatow's "The Bubble," in April 2022, and has a few other projects in the works. Despite leaving "Saturday Night Live" as a main cast member in 2007, he felt deep down that I should have my own show" and that "it had nothing to do with talent." Despite leaving "Saturday Night Live" as a main cast member in 2007, Maya Rudolph has proven that she is always game for a return trip such as the time she appeared as Vice President Kamala Harris in 2020. In the years since her departure, Elliott has continued to find work in comedy. "This is the first showbiz gig I ever got so it's overwhelming to begin with. He most often appears in media as himself, and has popped up on everything from "Tiffany Haddish Presents: The Ready" to "Laugh Factory.". Two years later, he became a featured cast member, and he remained on the show until 2013. In fact, only Richards and Taran Killam have starred on both programs. Starting in 2013, he appeared for eight seasons as lead character Jake Peralta on the sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," which earned him a Golden Globe Award in 2014. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Oteri is also remembered for her Philadelphia grouch Rita DelVecchio, "Simmer down now" lady Nadeen, and the funniest Barbara Walters impression the show has ever seen. No matter how long she works in Hollywood, Rachel Dratch will always be known as her famous "SNL" character Debbie Downer to us. He is not one of the giant names to come out of the show but has established a fan following over the years. Shannon has also had memorable guest stints on a plethora of shows, most notably the "Will & Grace" reboot and "Enlightened," both of which earned her Primetime Emmy Award nominations. We are grateful, too, because Rudolph is arguably one of the funniest cast members the sketch series has ever seen. When Jason Sudeikis started on "Saturday Night Live" in 2003, it was in a behind-the-scenes capacity. As a voice actor, Ferrell has appeared in "The Lego Movie" and "Megamind," both giant films with massive box officesuccess. Richards barely made a peep on "MADtv" before leaving for "Saturday Night Live" the following year, in 2001. In addition to his talk show, Meyers is a popular award show host, having emceed both the Primetime Emmys and the Golden Globes in the past, as well as writer (he has written for three other Golden Globe ceremonies, for example). Moynihan is currently a cast member on the sitcom "Mr. Mayor," which was co-created by "SNL" alums Tina Fey and Robert Carlock (Carlock was a writer, Fey a writer and performer). She also dazzled with her impressions, especially her Kathy Lee Griffith and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Edwards post-"SNL" credits include cameos in films like "Spider Man 3" and "Universal Remote," and a smattering of TV guest roles. Sanz has never established himself as a leading man in film but has popped up in smaller comedic roles from time to time. She was fired in 2012, which she toldElle she somewhat saw coming. While he is still actively working in Hollywood, Chris Kattan'scareer peaked when he was on the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Rudolph has stayed incredibly busy in the years since her "SNL" departure, appearing in both film and television, and in both live action and voice roles. Gasteyer has been less active in film than TV but does appear in movies from time to time. Moynihan is very active in voice work in general, having also provided speech for characters in TV series shorts like "Summer Camp Island," "It's Pony," and "Kid Cosmic," and on series such as "DuckTales," "Star Wars Resistance," and "We Bare Bears." On the television side, there have been a lot of TV movies and one-off guest stints, as well as a lot of voice work on shows like "Puppy Dog Pals" and "Big City Greens." As of this writing, he is currently filming a series called "Scroll Wheel of Time," a time-travel comedy created by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. For eight seasons, Amy Poehler tickled our funny bones as a cast member and perhaps one of the best utilized ones on "Saturday Night Live." She barely registered in the rest of her one season on the program, though she did have one good character with saleswoman Tina Tina Chanuse. But after one year on the main cast, Mitchell was let go not really a surprise, since he had very little screen time once promoted (viaVulture). His onscreen credits have been mostly guest spots on relatively unknown shows like "All Grown Up!" Will Forte spent eight years of his life on "Saturday Night Live," appearing as a cast member from 2002 until 2010. Wilson has emerged as a solid television star in the years since "Saturday Night Live," something she established as a standout on the three-season comedy series "Happy Endings," for which she was nominated for two Critics' Choice Awards. Though deserving, Oteri surprisingly never got her own sitcom or headlined any major movies in her years after "Saturday Night Live." "I wouldn't say it's not dysfunctional," Riggle told the Daily Beast of his time on "Saturday Night Live" in a 2019 interview. From Eddie Murphy to Adam Sandler, many of the biggest names in comedy have started on the late-night sketch and variety show. He also made his mark doing celebrity impressions, playing everyone from Danny DeVito to George Lucas, but his Snooki was by far the highlight for us. Meyers has not acted much since leaving "Saturday Night Live,", instead opting to focus on his nightly late night show, "Late Night with Seth Meyers," which he began filming in February 2014. Wilson started at "SNL" in 2008, just after the writer's strike, and lasted for just one season. She also frequently and expertly parodied Martha Stewart, Hillary Clinton, Celine Dion and more famous faces. He has also done some voice work, most notably for eight episodes of "Where My Dogs at?" Tim Meadows spent a decade on "Saturday Night Live," but just barely made our list since the majority of his tenure was in the 1990s. in 2006. Pedrad was a key player during her years at "SNL," and it was a true loss to see her go something she did in order to appear on the sitcom "Mulaney." Prior to appearing in "Mr. Mayor," Moynihan was a series regular on the series "Me, Myself and I," a CBS sitcom that lasted only a few episodes but was the catalyst for his "SNL" parting (viaEntertainment Weekly). His other standout characters included 1980s singer Ocean Billy and Officer Sikorsky in the" Scared Straight" sketches, as well as appearances as the extremely affable devil in a number of "Weekend Update" segments. "I don't know if I kind of gave up and quit on myself and let that attitude come out on the show," he told theDaily Beastin 2018. The comedian joined "SNL" in 1996, establishing himself with a roster of recurring characters like gibberish speaking lawyer Suel Forrester, unruly primate Mr. Peepers, and exotic dancer Mango. Ex-marine Riggle has since found fame and fortune, starting with his commentator position on "The Daily Show" from 2006 to 2008. Beyond acting and stand-up, Quinn has used his comedic talents as a host. With his giant smile and goofy personality, it is nearly impossible to not love Andy Samberg a quality that served him well during his seven seasons on "Saturday Night Live." His impressions included takes on Eminem, John McCain, and Fred Savage, and his original characters included Mervin Watson (a.k.a. Surprisingly, he was at one point fired before a quick rehire before the next season (viaPaste magazine). Jeff Richards is known for being both a "Saturday Night Live" cast member, as well as a "MADtv" cast member a rarity, given that the two shows were rivals when "MADtv" was first on the air. The comedian joined the show in 2005, making a name for himself as both a sketch actor as well as a member of comedy musical group The Lonely Island. SATURDAYS | 11:30ET 10:30CT 9:30MT 8:30PT, We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences.
Of Wiig's nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations, five are for her time as an "SNL" cast member and another two are for hosting the show in the years since her departure. Redd was previously a performer at Chicagos Second City. As of this writing, his next role will be in Charlie Day's "El Tonto," a comedic film about an accidental celebrity. So I turned it down," he explained. Horatio Sanz joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1998, and he was the show's first Hispanic cast member (viaTime). Samberg also maintained a presence on the show with celebrity impressions like Mark Zuckerberg and original characters, such as awful rapper Blizzard Man and Hollywood accountant Mort Mort Feingold. Unfortunately for Richards, his choice to leave "SNL" so quickly in pursuit of film work backfired, and he has had a relatively modest career in comparison to his contemporaries. Wilson has not done as much substantial film work, but she has managed to make impressions in smaller roles in films such as "Gone Girl" and "Always Be My Maybe." Poehler joined the show in 2001, and eventually started hosting "Weekend Update," first alongside Tina Fey and then Seth Meyers. While she has been much more active in television, Watkins also has a considerable number of film credits including "Ibiza" and "The Way Back." I have no idea how [SNL creator] Lorne [Michaels] felt about me. All I know is, it didn't work for me, and I got fired. Samberg has also established himself as a host, both for award shows and the reality TV show "Baking It." Since becoming the announcer in 2014, Hammond has popped up in the occasional skit, but his main time in front of the camera occurred between the years of 1995 and 2009. The actress expressed shock at her dismissal, telling Entertainment Weekly that all Lorne Michaels told her was that "he felt deep down that I should have my own show" and that "it had nothing to do with talent." Armisen has been quite busy since leaving "SNL," but his biggest project has been "Portlandia," a sketch comedy show he co-created and starred in alongside Carrie Brownstein. She will have a main role in 2022's "I Love That for You," co-created by fellow "Saturday Night Live" vet Vanessa Bayer. Post-"SNL," Hader has had much success on television, namely with his sitcom "Barry," which he co-created, writes, produces, and stars in. Most of his credits are for voice work, on shows such as "Let's Be Real," "Where My Dogs at?," and "Our Cartoon President." Since many "SNL" fans are of the belief that the 2000s were some of the strongest years of the show, and since many alums of that era are dominating in Hollywood, we thought it would be nice to check in on the current whereabouts of the 35 cast members who appeared for at least one season between 2000 and 2009. The comedian only occasionally appears in film, and the last time he did so was when he starred as Dr. Hall in 2013's "Scary Movie V." You may also recognize him from his commercial work for KFC, where he appeared as Colonel Sanders at one point before rotating out of the role to make room for the next celeb. She was a writer for a few years before joining the cast in 2000, and she remained on the cast until 2006. and "At Home with Amy Sedaris," as well as in more dramatic fare, such as his guest arc on "Damages" back in 2009. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Slate's other film credits include "Hotel Artemis," "Venom," and 2022's "I Want You Back. His credits include "Step Brothers," "Bachelorette," and "G.B.F." Four of his Primetime Emmy Award nominations have been for the show two from his time as a cast member and two from subsequent appearances in 2015 and 2018. "I think we all have been in jobs that we know aren't the right fit for us, and so as much as you don't want your ego to take a blow of being let go or fired, it just never felt quite right," she wrote (via USA Today). As a producer, he has also worked on everything from "Succession" to "Dead to Me.". He has additionally appeared in more than 40 films since "SNL," including big hits like "21 Jump Street," "Night School," and "Dumb and Dumber To.". By the time Sudeikis left "SNL" in 2013, his film career had already exploded due to roles in hits like "Hall Pass," "Horrible Bosses," and "We're the Millers." Her zany roster of "SNL" characters included Target Lady, "Secret Word" player Mindy Grayson, and the ever-excited Sue. He is a regular on the series "The Last O.G.," and has an upcoming film where he will play Louis Armstrong, as of this writing. He has produced much content, as well, from "Alone Together" to "I'm Sorry" to the Emmy-nominated "PEN15.". As of this writing, Sanz has one upcoming project the coming-of-age dramady "Camp.". Though he is not known primarily as an actor, Meyers has acted in content such as the television series "The Awesomes," and films like "I Don't Know How She Does It" and "New Year's Eve." While he is still actively working in Hollywood, We won't go so far as to say we saved the best for last, but we certainly saved the most committed for last, as. Since its premiere in 1975, sketch comedy behemoth "Saturday Night Live" has established itself as one of the most consistent and enduring programs in all of television. Armisen's other post-"SNL" television credits include roles on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Schmigadoon!," and "Toast of Tinseltown.". She has also had main roles in "Marry Me," "The Hotwives," "Black Monday," and "The Shrink Next Door." "At some point you have to leave, and I can't think of a better reason to leave than for this particular show and this particular cast,"Pedrad toldTV Guideat the time. Dratch joined the "SNL" cast in 1999 and left in 2006. Some of Riggle's best television work has been as himself, such as when he hosted "Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy" for Crackle in 2018, or in 2019, when he was a color commentator for sports reality TV show "Holey Moley." Few characters have left the lasting legacy of Shannon's Mary Catherine Gallagher, a character so fantastically ridiculous that she even got her own movie, "Superstar." He has had a series regular role on short-lived series such as "Lucky Louie" and "Carpoolers," and recurring roles on shows like "Arrested Development," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Dr. Ken," and "Community." Many of Sudeikis' stand out moments were in political sketches, where he appeared in roles such as President George W. Bush, President Joe Biden, and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. He was promoted to full cast member the following year, and he remained on the program through 2006. Casey Wilson is yet another example of a very funny performer who never found their footing on "Saturday Night Live" before receiving a quick boot. Additionally, Armisen has appeared in small roles in a number of films, from "Battle of the Sexes" to "Zoolander 2," and voiced animated characters like Brainy Smurf in the "Smurf" movies and Speedy Gonzalez in "Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run." Wilson wrote in her book "The Wreckage of my Presence" that she realized "SNL" was not a fit for her, but that she was mortified when the press reported she was let go due to her weight. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our. On the film side, Dratch's credits include parts in "I Hate Valentine's Day," "Sisters," and "The Week Of." During his tenure on "SNL," Quinn made his Broadway debut in a one-man show, entitled "Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake." Rudolph started on "SNL" in 2000, and she quickly made a name for herself with hilarious celebrity impressions, including iconic takes on Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, and Donatella Versace. 