Laraine Newman (born March 2, 1952) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Newman was part of the original cast of NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980.

Jun 18, 2021 · Former Saturday Night Live stars Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman are looking back on the infamous backstage fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray. Curtin, 73, and Newman, 69, appeared on...

Laraine Newman is a founding member of The Groundlings. After seeing her in The Groundlings, Lorne Michaels cast her in a Lily Tomlin Special and later as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975). She has worked from directors ranging from Woody Allen to Guillermo del Toro.

Jun 20, 2024 · • Laraine Newman is an actress known best as one of the original cast members of the show “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”). • She was born on 2 March 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA and is of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish descent.

Laraine Newman is a founding member of The Groundlings. After seeing her in The Groundlings, Lorne Michaels cast her in a Lily Tomlin Special and later as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live (1975). She has worked from directors ranging from Woody Allen to Guillermo del Toro.

2 days ago · Original 'Saturday Night Live' stars Jane Curtin and Laraine Newman honored their late season 1 costar Gilda Radner during goodnights of the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special. The actresses were the ...

Mar 5, 2021 · During her five-year tenure on the iconic show, Newman skyrocketed to fame for playing memorable characters such as Connie Conehead and Sheri the Valley Girl.

Dec 2, 2024 · Laraine Newman rode the rocket that was NBC’s Saturday Night during its first now-legendary season, only gradually becoming aware that this show she’d joined with little to no expectations was breaking into contemporary culture with unimaginable speed and impact.

Feb 10, 2025 · Original "Saturday Night Live" cast member Laraine Newman shared a moment she experienced with John Lennon during the early days of the show, ahead of "SNL's" 50th anniversary.

2 days ago · SNL legend Laraine Newman took a stroll through Studio 8H for the show's 50th anniversary special this week, but she wasn't alone. Pete Davidson's Chad just happened to be there, so he came along ...