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.

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 · Laraine Newman arrives at the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special at Rockefeller Plaza in 2015. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP “I left,” she shared on the late-night show.

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 23, 2024 · Laraine Newman, an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, blazed a trail in comedy while privately battling depression. Her journey from SNL stardom to struggle and eventual recovery illuminates the complex relationship between humor and mental health.