A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Lorne Michaels
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born November 17, 1944Age 81
Cast appearances (5)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (7)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Lorne Michaels is the creator and longtime executive producer of Saturday Night Live. He launched the NBC sketch and variety series in 1975, building a format that combines a resident comedy ensemble, guest hosts, musical performances and topical material. His role links the show's writing, casting and production across successive generations of performers.
Michaels's producing work extends to late-night television and films associated with sketch comedians. His credits include Wayne's World, Coneheads, Tommy Boy and The Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. He also co-wrote and produced Three Amigos, alongside a broader career supporting comedy beyond SNL.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call