"Saturday Night Live" is known for turning unknown comedians into household names. But throughout the show's 45-year history, producer and creator Lorne Michaels has dropped several cast members from the show, many of whom went on to become famous anyway.
While some were only on the show for a season or even just a single episode, some of these comedians became superstars, grossing millions at the box office or starring in successful sitcoms.
Keep reading to find out which comedians made it big despite getting cut from "SNL."