2 days ago · Saturday Night Live (SNL) has long been a stage for comedy's brightest stars, particularly shining a spotlight on the incredible women who have consistently broken barriers and brought laughter to millions.

Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American comedian and actress. She was best known as an original cast member of the hit NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which she won an Emmy Award in 1978.

As of 2024, 167 comedians have served as cast members on the show. Sid Caesar is the only person to be named an honorary cast member. Caesar was presented with a plaque during the goodnights of his hosting stint in 1983 .

4 days ago · 18. Mike Myers. Myers is a weird one. On the one hand, it’s hard to ignore the reports that Myers could be difficult to work with and may have craved the spotlight.

5 days ago · Perhaps in a concerted effort to better the show’s reputation, the next major cast overhaul ditched most of Sandler’s crew and brought in a number of talented female comedians, starting a ...

Apr 22, 2024 · Female comedians have often been at the forefront of the entertainment industry, with names like Lucille Ball, Joan Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, and Phyllis Diller leading the way. SNL has mirrored this fact since its inception, some of the best comedians on Saturday Night Live have been women.

Here's a look at every cast member and featured player in the history of NBC's long-running late-night sketch-comedy show. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1.

Nasim Pedrad (born November 18, 1981) is an American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975) from 2009 to 2014. She has since gone on to co-star in sitcoms such as Mulaney (2014) , Scream Queens (2015) , People of Earth (2016) , and New Girl (2011) .

3 days ago · Season 50 of 'Saturday Night Live' kicked off in September 2024, with three featured players promoted to repertory status and three comedians making their series debut. From their big break to ...

Dec 24, 2024 · SNL's resident comedians turned 30 Rock into a top-notch destination for lore, drama, and nonstop entertainment news. Each new addition (or early, unexpected departure) brings with it a round...