A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Ego Nwodim
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born March 10, 1988Age 38
Cast appearances (63)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (1)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Ego Nwodim is an actress and comedian who joined Saturday Night Live in 2018 after developing her comedy in Los Angeles with the Groundlings. She became a repertory player in 2020 and spent seven seasons in the cast before leaving in 2025. Her recurring characters included Lisa from Temecula and Miss Eggy, and her work ranged across character sketches, impressions and filmed comedy.
Nwodim has described live sketch as a collaborative process shaped by the writers, cast and audience's response. Beyond SNL, she works as an actress, producer and voice performer and hosts the podcast Thanks, Dad, inviting guests to take on the role of a father for a conversation. Her career extends ensemble character comedy into interviews and other screen work.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
Wife
6 sketchesJudge
5 sketchesCustomer
4 sketchesDaughter
4 sketchesMom
4 sketchesVoter
4 sketchesFriend
3 sketchesParty Guest
3 sketchesPassenger
3 sketchesCoworker
2 sketchesNeighbor
2 sketchesSinger
2 sketchesStudent
2 sketchesTSA Worker
2 sketchesWaitress
2 sketchesBackup Singer
1 sketchBridesmaid
1 sketchChild
1 sketchContent Creator
1 sketchContestant
1 sketchCrossing Guard
1 sketchDentist
1 sketchElderly Woman
1 sketchEmployee
1 sketchExercise Class Participant
1 sketchExorcist
1 sketchFan
1 sketchFiancée
1 sketchGirl
1 sketchHomeowner
1 sketchHost
1 sketchMourner
1 sketchNews Anchor
1 sketchOffice Worker
1 sketchPolice Officer
1 sketchPossum
1 sketchSoldier
1 sketchSpokesperson
1 sketchTherapist
1 sketchViewer
1 sketchFrom the photo archiveMore faces of Ego Nwodim.3 photos
