Lorne Michaels
Birth Place: Toronto, ON, CANADA
Latest News on Lorne Michaels:
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway With John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Fred Armisen and More (Dec 11, 2024)
Peacock to Release New SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Docuseries (Dec 11, 2024)
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL (Dec 8, 2024)
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway With John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Fred Armisen and More (Dec 11, 2024)
Peacock to Release New SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Docuseries (Dec 11, 2024)
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL (Dec 8, 2024)
BIO
Lorne Michaels is a writer and producer who has worked extensively in TV and film but is best known as the creator and executive producer of the landmark NBC show "Saturday Night Live." He made his Broadway debut in 1979 directing Gilda Radner - Live from New York, and he is pleased to return to Broadway with Tina Fey, whom he met when she began as a writer for "SNL." Their subsequent work together includes the critically acclaimed series "30 Rock," as well as the films Mean Girls, Baby Mama, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Other notable film credits include Three Amigos, Wayne's World and Tommy Boy. Honors include 15 Emmy awards, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a Personal Peabody Award, the Order of Canada, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Paramount's Daria Cercek, Paramount's Marc Weistock, President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins, Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Avantika Vandanapu, Lindsay Lohan, Angourie Rice, Busy Philipps Bebe Wood, Arturo Perez Jr., Christopher Briney, Samantha Jayne and Jaquel Spivey
Date:
01/09/2024
From: Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
Marc Weistock,President and CEO of Paramount Pictures, Brian Robbins, Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Avantika Vandanapu, Lindsay Lohan, Angourie Rice, Bebe Wood and Christopher Briney
Date:
01/09/2024
From: Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
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Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024
Video: John Mulaney and SNL Cast Parody HAMILTON and More in 'Port Authority Duane Reade' Sketch
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men and FOLLIES Parodies on SNL Season Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - May 19, 2024
Video: Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang Sing WICKED, SOUND OF MUSIC, & More in MOULIN ROUGE! Parody on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Prepare to Make Her SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Debut With Jacob Elordi & Bowen Yang
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2024
Listen: Hear the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack With Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho & More
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch 'Regina's Version' of the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet Sing and Rap in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Monologue
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023
Video: First Look at the SCHMIGADOON! Season Finale With Aaron Tveit & Dove Cameron
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2023
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Reference JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sneak Peek of Penultimate Episode
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023
Video: Tituss Burgess Sings in SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek With Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2023
Video: Watch Jane Krakowski Perform in a SCHMIGADOON! Sneak Peek Inspired By CHICAGO & COMPANY
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Sing 'My Doorway to Where' From SCHMIGADOON
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Clip
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023
Video: Watch Martin Short Sing a CHICAGO Parody in New SCHMIGADOON! Clip
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2023
Video: Go Inside SCHMIGADOON! Season Two With Ariana DeBose, Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
VIDEO: SCHMIGADOON! Takes on SWEENEY TODD, HAIR & More in Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2023
Video: Lorne Michaels & the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Walk the Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Jan 6, 2023
News
Photo: ALL IN Begins Previews On Broadway With John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Fred Armisen and More
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich has released a first-look photo portrait of the star-studded cast and creative team as the curtain will rise for tonight’s first performance.
Peacock to Release New SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Docuseries
Featuring more than 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of the American late-night comedy institution.
Featuring more than 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of the American late-night comedy institution.
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Comedian Nate Bargatze Brings BIG DUMB EYES Tour to Scope Arena
Comedian Nate Bargatze announced 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include stops in North America, Europe, and The Middle East including a stop at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA.
Comedian Nate Bargatze announced 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include stops in North America, Europe, and The Middle East including a stop at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA.
Comedian Nate Bargatze To Bring 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour' To The North Charleston Coliseum
Comedian Nate Bargatze will play the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 am online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket office.
Comedian Nate Bargatze will play the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 am online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket office.
Comedian Nate Bargatze Announces Brings 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
Comedian Nate Bargatze has announced 16 performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with all-new material. Tickets for all performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are on sale now.
Comedian Nate Bargatze has announced 16 performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with all-new material. Tickets for all performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are on sale now.
Video: Bowen Yang Shares How Ariana Grande Helped Him Star in WICKED
In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows. Watch the interview!
In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows. Watch the interview!
Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
Watch Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, Dana Carvey, and more do impressions of celebrities as they audition for the Wicked movie on the November 16th episode of SNL in the video here!
Watch Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, Dana Carvey, and more do impressions of celebrities as they audition for the Wicked movie on the November 16th episode of SNL in the video here!
Video: John Mulaney and SNL Cast Parody HAMILTON and More in 'Port Authority Duane Reade' Sketch
Watch John Mulaney's new musical parody sketch, 'Port Authority Duane Reade' which included parodies of songs from Hamilton, The Lion King, Cabaret, The Sound of Music, and more, as well as guest appearances from Pete Davidson and Andy Samberg in the video here!
Watch John Mulaney's new musical parody sketch, 'Port Authority Duane Reade' which included parodies of songs from Hamilton, The Lion King, Cabaret, The Sound of Music, and more, as well as guest appearances from Pete Davidson and Andy Samberg in the video here!
Bill Burr and Charli xcx to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in November
Bill Burr will return to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on Nov. 9. Charli xcx will do double duty on Nov. 16 in her first appearance as “SNL” host and third appearance as musical guest.
Bill Burr will return to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time on Nov. 9. Charli xcx will do double duty on Nov. 16 in her first appearance as “SNL” host and third appearance as musical guest.
Gabriel Iglesias Brings DON'T WORRY BE FLUFFY Tour To UBS Arena This April
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias has announced his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy' tour stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on April 5.
Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias has announced his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy' tour stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on April 5.
Nate Bargatze Returns to Netflix With Two New Comedy Specials
Comedian Nate Bargatze has just signed a deal with Netflix that will bring two new comedy specials to the streamer. The first, titled Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, will debut on December 2.4.
Comedian Nate Bargatze has just signed a deal with Netflix that will bring two new comedy specials to the streamer. The first, titled Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, will debut on December 2.4.
Video: Ariana DeBose Reveals the Best Lesson She Learned From Rita Moreno
Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.
Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.
Annaleigh Ashford Joins the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
Annaleigh Ashford has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, from February 4 through 16th. Ashford completes the cast of the production.
Annaleigh Ashford has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, from February 4 through 16th. Ashford completes the cast of the production.
David Spade And Nikki Glaser Extend Las Vegas Residency Into 2025
David Spade and Nikki Glaser announced new 2025 dates for their shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas due to popular demand. Fans can look forward to more performances from these renowned comedians.
David Spade and Nikki Glaser announced new 2025 dates for their shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas due to popular demand. Fans can look forward to more performances from these renowned comedians.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Premiere 50th Season This Month; Ariana Grande to Host in October
“Saturday Night Live” will launch its milestone 50th season on Sept. 28 with Jean Smart hosting for the first time. Ariana Grande will host “SNL” for the second time on Oct. 12
“Saturday Night Live” will launch its milestone 50th season on Sept. 28 with Jean Smart hosting for the first time. Ariana Grande will host “SNL” for the second time on Oct. 12
John Mulaney, Fred Armisen & More to Join The Bengsons in ALL IN at the Hudson Theatre
Musical duo The Bengsons will be performing songs live on stage from The Magnetic Fields including from the esteemed album “69 Love Songs,” in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Musical duo The Bengsons will be performing songs live on stage from The Magnetic Fields including from the esteemed album “69 Love Songs,” in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn how to purchase tickets.
John Mulaney Will Return to Broadway in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
John Mulaney will return to Broadway in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Learn more about the show and how to secure tickets here!
John Mulaney will return to Broadway in the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Learn more about the show and how to secure tickets here!
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON Drops Original Friday Show
The Tonight Show will no longer be airing every night. According to new reports, the late-night show with Jimmy Fallon will be transitioning to a four-week schedule beginning this season, dropping its original Friday show with repeats taking its place.
The Tonight Show will no longer be airing every night. According to new reports, the late-night show with Jimmy Fallon will be transitioning to a four-week schedule beginning this season, dropping its original Friday show with repeats taking its place.
Seth Meyers to Host Live 'Closer Look Primetime' Special in September
Emmy Award-nominated “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will bring its critically acclaimed signature segment to primetime this election season with an hourlong special, “Closer Look Primetime,” airing live on Sept. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. The special will stream next day on Peacock.
Emmy Award-nominated “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will bring its critically acclaimed signature segment to primetime this election season with an hourlong special, “Closer Look Primetime,” airing live on Sept. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. The special will stream next day on Peacock.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lorne Michaels written?
Lorne Michaels has written 1 shows including Gilda Radner - Live From New York (Bookwriter).
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