A familiar face. A favorite credit.
James Anderson
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (1)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
James Anderson is an American comedy writer and actor who wrote for Saturday Night Live from 2000 to 2020. He worked closely with performers including Kristen Wiig and Cecily Strong, developing sketches around character voices and comic relationships. His contributions included queer-themed material such as Gays in Space.
Anderson co-created and starred in the web series Hudson Valley Ballers with fellow comedy writer Paula Pell. He also appeared in 30 Rock and Mapleworth Murders. His career combines behind-the-scenes sketch writing with performance, and his SNL work has earned Primetime Emmy nominations and awards.
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