A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Jake Nordwind
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Credited work (2)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Jake Nordwind is a comedy writer and performer whose credits include Saturday Night Live. His work contributes to the show’s mixture of character sketches, host monologues and musical comedy. He has received Primetime Emmy nominations for SNL writing, as well as recognition for lyrics in Maya Rudolph’s Mother’s Day monologue.
Nordwind was part of the writing team for SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which won an Emmy in 2025. His screen credits also include Palo Alto. His television work places him among the writers shaping the show’s individual sketches and the larger occasions when its cast and alumni return to celebrate its history.