WHERE ARE THEY NOW: All 155 cast members in 'Saturday Night Live' history

Dan Aykroyd was one of the original "Not Ready for Primetime Players," aka the first cast of "Saturday Night Live." He was originally hired as just a writer, but was made part of the cast before the show premiered. In addition to starring in classic sketches like the Coneheads, the Blues Brothers, and "Two Wild and Crazy Guys," Aykroyd co-hosted "Weekend Update" for a season alongside Jane Curtin. He uttered the now-iconic phrase, "Jane, you ignorant slut."

Aykroyd, 68, left the show in 1979, and began focusing on movies. He co-wrote the movie version of his sketch "The Blues Brothers" and starred in it alongside John Belushi. It's one of his most recognizable roles to date.

His other most famous role? Raymond Stantz in the now-classic "Ghostbusters" in 1984, and its 1989 sequel. That same year, Aykroyd was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Driving Miss Daisy." He's set to reprise his role as Stantz in the 2021 sequel, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."

He's also had a successful business career. He co-founded the music venue chain the House of Blues and co-founded Crystal Head Vodka.

When Rolling Stone ranked all then-145 cast members of "SNL," they put John Belushi in the top spot, calling him "the first rock & roll star of comedy." Belushi was another one of the seven original cast members, and was known for his characters such as a traditional samurai (who frequently had jobs a samurai most likely would not have), and his impressions of pop culture figures like Marlon Brando, Beethoven, and Captain Kirk from "Star Trek."

After leaving the show alongside his friend and collaborator Dan Aykroyd, he starred in the "Blues Brothers" movie and in his most iconic film role, Bluto in "Animal House."

Unfortunately, Belushi also struggled with drug addiction, and died due to an overdose in March 1982. He was 33 years old.

His career inspired many comedic legends and future "SNL" stars like Chris Farley. His life story was turned into the film "Wired," which was critically panned for not accurately capturing the spirit of Belushi.

Chevy Chase was arguably the first big star to come out of "SNL" and also the first big star to leave the cast in 1976, after sticking around for just two seasons. He also has the distinction of being the very first "Weekend Update" anchor. For the first season, he was also typically the person who gave the now-standard greeting of "Live from New York, it's Saturday night," followed by a pratfall.

Chase earned five Emmy nominations for his work as both a writer and performer on "SNL," winning three.

After Chase left, he starred in beloved films like "Caddyshack," "National Lampoon's Vacation" (and its sequels), and "Fletch." He also hosted the ill-fated "Chevy Chase Show" which was canceled after five weeks.

To recent audiences, 76-year-old Chase is best known as Pierce Hawthorne from "Community," in which he plays a senior citizen who refuses to graduate from community college, and is a moist toilette tycoon.

George Coe was only credited for the show's first episode, though he appeared sporadically throughout the first season. At 46, he was also the oldest member of the cast at the time. He held that title until Leslie Jones joined the cast in 2014.

After leaving, Coe went on to have a decades-long career in Hollywood, especially in voice-over. He appeared in animated series like "The Legend of Korra," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," and in four seasons of "Archer" as the titular character's valet.

Coe died in 2015 at the age of 86.

Jane Curtin was another "Not Ready for Primetime Player" and part of the original cast. She typically played the straight woman part against the more zany characters played by her co-stars. She also co-hosted "Weekend Update" for three seasons, making her the first female anchor of the segment. Curtin also regularly appeared as part of the Coneheads sketch.

Unlike many of her co-stars, when Curtin left "SNL," she mainly stuck to TV roles. She won back-to-back Emmys for her role in "Kate & Allie," which aired for six seasons. Curtin then starred on all six seasons of "3rd Rock from the Sun," in which she, again, played the straight woman.

Curtin, 73, still acts, and recently appeared in comedy films "The Spy Who Dumped Me," "The Heat," the sitcom "United We Fall," and the upcoming "Welcome to Pine Grove!"

Garrett Morris was part of the first cast of "SNL," and therefore the first person of color on the show, which has been accused of struggling with diversity.

Morris' most famous characters were Dominican baseball player Chico Escuela, who had the catchphrase "Baseball bin berra berra good to me," and the "News for the Hard of Hearing" translator, who just screamed the headlines that "Weekend Update" anchor Chevy Chase would say. He reprised the role on "Family Guy" decades later.

While Morris has been positive about his tenure on the show, future Black cast members have spoken about trying to avoid getting pigeonholed like he was perceived to have been. According to Vulture, Eddie Murphy even said that producers tried to "Garrett Morris" him.

Morris, 83, steadily acted after he left the show, and has had a successful career in sitcoms. He starred in "The Jamie Foxx Show" from 1996 to 2001, and in "2 Broke Girls" from 2011 to 2017.

Rolling Stone called Laraine Newman the "most underrated member of the original cast." She preferred not to repeat characters, unlike her co-stars, so she had fewer notable characters, but one of her most famous was valley girl Sherry.

The pressure of the show weighed heavy on Newman, who ended up snorting heroin, according to Time.

After the show, Newman, 68, found success in voice acting. She's appeared in dozens of animated classics including "Shrek 2," "Wreck-It Ralph," "Inside Out," Spongebob Squarepants," and perhaps most famously, as Ginger's mother in "As Told by Ginger."

Michael O'Donoghue was the first head writer of "SNL," and remained behind-the-scenes after he stopped appearing on the show. But O'Donoghue has the distinction of uttering the first ever lines of "SNL" and for that remains iconic.

While O'Donoghue was a talented comedy writer (and less of a performer), he sometimes appeared as Mr. Mike, a deadpan storyteller who loved to tell classic bedtime stories with a black comedy spin such as "The Little Engine that Died."

O'Donoghue left the show in 1978 but returned in 1981, only to leave again that year. He made his final return in 1985 when the show's creator, Lorne Michaels, returned as well. It wasn't meant to be, and he was fired a month later, according to Vulture.

He died in 1994 at the age of 54 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Gilda Radner is probably the most universally beloved member of the original cast. She is known for iconic characters like Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella, who frequently appeared on "Weekend Update," nerdy girl Lisa Loopner, and Baba Wawa, a spoof of Barbara Walters.

Radner remained on the show for five years, while also starring in a one-woman show on Broadway called "Gilda Radner — Live from New York." She also earned an Emmy for her time on the show.

After she left, she starred in a movie called "Hanky Panky" in 1982 where she met her future husband, Gene Wilder. The two co-starred in two more movies together, "The Woman in Red" and "Haunted Honeymoon."

In 1986, Radner was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After a brief remission, Radner passed away in 1989 at the age of 42. News of her death broke while frequent "SNL" host Steve Martin was preparing his opening monologue, which was then scrapped and replaced by a tearful Martin introducing a sketch the two had appeared in in 1978.

Bill Murray was the first new cast member to be added to the show when he joined the cast during its second season. During his tenure, he hosted "Weekend Update," created beloved characters like Nick the Lounge Singer, and got into a fist fight with Chevy Chase when he returned to host the show. Murray won his first Emmy for "SNL" in 1977.

After his departure from "SNL," Murray appeared in a slew of comedic hits including "Ghostbusters," "Caddyshack," and "Tootsie" during the '80s. He also starred in the rom-com "Groundhog's Day" in 1993 and in cult classic "Space Jam."

Murray, 69, made his comeback in 2003 in the movie "Lost In Translation," which earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nom. Since then, he's become a beloved pop culture presence, cameoing as himself in "Zombieland,"— and again in "Zombieland: Double Tap" — voicing Baloo in the live-action "Jungle Book" and hosting the Netflix special "A Very Murray Christmas." He will also reprise his role as Dr. Peter Venkman in the upcoming "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel. Murray is also starring in Wes Anderson's newest film, "The French Dispatch."

Al Franken had been with the show from the beginning as a writer, but began appearing in sketches in 1977. In his first stint, he primarily appeared alongside his writing partner, Tom Davis. Franken left the show in 1980 when creator Lorne Michaels left, and returned for the 1985-86 season when Michaels did as well.

The '80s were considered Franken's peak on the show, when he debuted one of the most famous "SNL" recurring characters, self-help guru Stuart Smalley. He left the show in 1995 when he was passed over for anchor of "Weekend Update," which was given to Norm MacDonald instead.

Franken, 69, continued working as a comedian until February 2007, when he announced he was running for senator representing Minnesota. He won, and held office until December 2017, when he resigned amidst multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, according to Politico.

Franken now has a podcast, and is making media appearances again. He also began hosting a SiriusXM show in 2019, "The Al Franken Show."

Like the other half of the comedic duo Franken & Davis, Tom Davis was originally hired as a writer on "SNL" before getting cast as a performer.

Davis left the show when Lorne Michaels did, and continued to write for movies and TV, including the movies "Coneheads" and "One More Saturday Night." He also wrote an autobiography, "39 Years of Short-Term Memory Loss."

Davis passed away due to throat and neck cancer in 2012. He was 59.

Harry Shearer was hired in 1979 as an "unofficial replacement" for John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who had both left the show. He left in 1980, and a few years later co-wrote and starred in mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap."

While promoting the film, Shearer was invited back to the show, and stayed for another season before quitting again. He made a statement that he left due to creative differences.

"I was creative, and they were different," he told AP.

Shearer, 76, is best known now for his voice acting, specifically for his roles on "The Simpsons." He is responsible for voicing long-running characters Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner, and many others.

Peter Aykroyd, 65, is the younger brother of "SNL" legend Dan Aykroyd. Alas, Peter's tenure was considerably shorter, as he only lasted a season on the show as a writer and performer.

After leaving, he co-wrote the film "Nothing but Trouble" alongside his brother, but hasn't appeared on camera since a 1999 TV movie called "Justice."

Jim Downey is mainly known as a writer for "SNL," as he wrote for 27 seasons of the show. This gives him one of the longest tenures in the show's history. When creator Lorne Michaels left the show in 1980, however, Downey left with him, cutting his stint as a performer short.

One of Downey's most famous bits as a writer was coining the word "strategery," which was used in a sketch about President Bush in 2000 and became a real term in the Bush administration and amongst Republican figures.

Downey, 68, also appeared in episodes of "30 Rock," Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Kate & Allie."

He's part of another "SNL" dynasty — Brian Doyle-Murray is the older brother of Bill Murray. He appeared in the show's fifth and seventh seasons. He was also a writer, and was nominated for two Emmy awards.

After leaving the show, he appeared in "Caddyshack," "National Lampoon's Family Vacation," and "Sixteen Candles." The 74-year-old's distinctive voice can also be heard in "Spongebob Squarepants" as the Flying Dutchman and as Captain K'nuckles in "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack." He most recently appeared in "Lodge 49."

Don Novello was a writer on "SNL" for years before appearing on the 1979-1980 season. He left alongside almost the entire cast when creator Lorne Michaels left in the '80s. He returned briefly for the eleventh season.

Novello is most well known for his character Father Guido Sarducci, a chain-smoking priest. Sarducci was a recurring character on "SNL," but Novello also appeared as him in numerous other shows, including "Blossom," "Married... with Children," and "Square Pegs."

The 77-year-old also voiced Vinny Santorini in the 2001 Disney film "Atlantis: The Lost Empire."

Tom Schiller, 71, was a writer on "SNL" for 11 seasons, but only briefly appeared on screen.

He's mainly known for his comedy writing and directing, and even recently wrote for the "SNL" 40th anniversary special. He also directed cult classic "Nothing Lasts Forever," starring fellow alums Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, in 1984.

Paul Shaffer was part of the house band from the beginning, but joined as a cast member for just one season, frequently appearing alongside Bill Murray for his "Nick the Lounge Singer" sketch.

Shaffer left in 1980, and subsequently teamed up with late night legend David Letterman. He served as the musical director for "Late Night with David Letterman" for its 11 seasons then the "Late Show with David Letterman" for its 23 seasons.

The 70-year-old has also released multiple albums — and he appeared on season two of "The Masked Singer" as the Skeleton.

Alan Zweibel was one of the original writers on the show before transitioning to being a cast member for just one. He only appeared in a few sketches.

The 70-year-old was close friends with Gilda Radner, and even wrote a book about their friendship after she passed away called "Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner — a Sort of Love Story." It was later adapted into an Off-Broadway play.

Zweibel has an upcoming film he co-wrote with Billy Crystal, called "Here Today." Along with Crystal, it stars Tiffany Haddish, Penn Badgley, Laura Benanti, and Nyambi Nyambi.

Denny Dillon was a Tony-nominated actress before joining "SNL" in 1980, but only lasted for a season on the show. She had a few notable characters, including Valley girl Debbie and a neurotic customer at a hair salon, Nadine.

After leaving, Dillon, 69, starred on HBO comedy "Dream On" for six seasons and voiced various characters on "Courage the Cowardly Dog." Most recently she starred in the short film "Absent Mind," and appeared in an episode of "The Outsider." She will also appear in Halle Berry's directorial debut, "Bruised."

In 2020, during an interview with Vulture, Dillon revealed that she is gay, and was closeted during her "SNL" experience, which technically makes her the first lesbian cast member in the show's history.

Gilbert Gottfried is a prolific comedy actor, but he didn't make much of a splash during his one season on "SNL." He only had two celebrity impressions: director Roman Polanski and American politician David A. Stockman. He didn't develop his signature voice until later.

Gottfried still performs stand-up and has hosted a podcast since 2014 called "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast," in which he reviews classic TV shows and movies and interviews entertainment figures.

The 65-year-old has also voiced many iconic characters including Iago in the movie "Aladdin" (and its subsequent TV series) and Digit in "Cyberchase." He frequently appears on Comedy Central roasts.

Gail Matthius was part of the ill-fated season led by Jean Doumanian from 1980-1981 (after Michaels' departure). She co-hosted "Weekend Update" for a season and originated the Valley girl character Vicki.

Like many of her fellow "SNL" alum, Matthius, 66, turned to voice acting. She participated in animated series like "Snorks," "Tiny Toon Adventures," "Animaniacs," and "Bobby's World," among others. Most recently, she appeared in eight episodes of Sundance TV's "Hap and Leonard," and an episode of "Wu Assassins."

Eddie Murphy is just one of two cast members that survived the 1980-1981 season, and was the biggest star the show had seen since the original cast. Rolling Stone ranked him as the second-best cast member, only behind John Belushi. He was also only 19 years old when he joined the cast.

He originated iconic characters like Buckwheat, a street-wise spoof of Mr. Rogers called Mister Robinson, and a more cynical version of Gumby.

While on the show, he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in "Trading Places." After he left, he starred in "Beverly Hills Cop," "Coming to America," "The Nutty Professor," "Mulan," "Shrek" ... the list goes on.

Murphy, 59, was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Dreamgirls." Recently, Murphy appeared in a series of critically panned films including "Norbit," "Daddy Daycare," and "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" — but he received Oscar buzz and a Golden Globe nod for his role in "Dolemite Is My Name" in 2020, signaling a potential comeback. He's set to reprise his role as Prince Akeem in the 2021 sequel, "Coming 2 America."

Murphy returned to "SNL" for the the first time in decades to host in December 2019.

Joe Piscopo was the other cast member to survive the 1980-1981 season, alongside Eddie Murphy. He was best known for his celebrity impressions, including Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, and Leonard Nimoy.

When he left the show, Piscopo, 69, worked sporadically in Hollywood, appearing in show "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd" and film "Dead Heat." He currently hosts a radio show, "The Joe Piscopo Show," and briefly considered running for governor of New Jersey.

Ann Risley only appeared in a few episodes before she was let go from "SNL."

Risley, 70, hasn't appeared on screen since the 1993 TV movie "Jericho Fever." Until recently, she owned and operated an acting school in Arizona called The Studio for Actors.

Charles Rocket hosted "Weekend Update" for his season on the show, and also starred in the Rocket Report sketches, in which he played a man on the street interviewing New Yorkers. It was one of the few praised sketches from that era of the show.

When he left the show, he frequently appeared in TV movies and sitcoms such as "The Home Court," "Cybil," and "The King of Queens." He also played the dad in Halloween classic "Hocus Pocus."

Rocket died by suicide in 2005. He was 56 years old.

Yvonne Hudson, 65, was an official cast member for only a season, but appeared uncredited through 1984. She was the third Black person to be hired on the show, after Garrett Morris and Eddie Murphy, and the first Black woman.

She hasn't appeared in anything besides "SNL."

Matthew Laurance, 70, only appeared in nine episodes of "SNL," and didn't have many memorable characters or impressions.

Over the decades, he's appeared sporadically on TV, including recurring roles on "Beverly Hills 90210" and "One Tree Hill." He starred in the short-lived sitcom "Duet" in the late '80s, and in the cult hit film "Eddie and the Cruisers."

According to Vulture, Patrick Weathers appeared on just seven episodes of the show. He was a talented musician, though, and his successful sketches hinged on his impressions of Bob Dylan and Ravi Shankar.

"It was a really bad season," he said in 2003.

Weathers, 66, has released three albums and has had bit parts in movies like "Wall Street" and "Grande Isle." He also appeared on New Orleans-based HBO show "Treme," where he also currently resides in real life. Most recently, he appeared in episodes of "Preacher" and "The First."

Before "SNL," Robin Duke appeared on "SCTV," a comedic show about a fictitious news network called Second City TV that starred comedians from the Second City improv troupe. Duke then made the jump to "SNL," and had memorable roles as Mrs. T, the fictional wife of Mr. T, and Wendy Whiner.

The 66-year-old left in 1984 and appeared in films like "Groundhog Day" and "Club Paradise." She recurred on "Schitt's Creek" alongside her former "SCTV" co-star Catherine O'Hara.

Tim Kazurinsky's most famous character was the pun-loving Dr. Jack Badofsky. He also impersonated celebrities like Ozzy Osbourne and Billie Jean King. He also wrote for the show and was nominated for an Emmy in 1984 alongside the writing team.

Besides "SNL," Kazurinsky, 70, is known for his role in the "Police Academy" franchise and appeared on two episodes of "Chicago Justice."

Tony Rosato starred in "SCTV" then moved to "SNL" alongside Robin Duke. During his time on the show, he impersonated John Belushi, Captain Kangaroo, and William Conrad.

After leaving "SNL," he starred in the '80s crime drama "Night Heat." He also voiced Luigi in various "Super Mario Bros." shows.

In the early 2000s, Rosato was arrested for criminal harassment, according to CBC, after his wife expressed concern about his mental health. He was diagnosed with Capgras delusion, a rare mental illness in which a person believes that others have been replaced by imposters, according to The New York Times.

He was released from hospital in 2009 and resumed acting. He died in 2017 of a heart attack. He was 62.

Laurie Metcalf has the distinction of appearing only in a single episode of "SNL" in April 1981, before a writer's strike cut the season short. She did not appear in the next season.

But, of course, it didn't slow down her career. Metcalf, 65, is one of the most accomplished actresses, comedic or otherwise, of her generation. She's been nominated for an Academy Award for her role in "Ladybird," has been nominated for 11 Emmys (winning three) for her roles in "Roseanne," "Getting On," and "The Big Bang Theory," among others, and has won two Tonys. She's also been nominated for three Golden Globes.

In short, Metcalf might be one of the most successful "SNL" "flops."

Emily Prager was hired alongside Laurie Metcalf, and was technically never credited on an episode. But, she was still hired on the show and therefore was a cast member, however briefly.

"SNL" was Prager's last on-screen role. She is credited as a writer for a 1992 episode of "Screenplay," an anthology drama series. The 72-year-old has also written novels, a memoir, and became a journalist.

Christine Ebersole hosted the '80s version of "Weekend Update," then called "SNL Newsbreak." She also impersonated Princess Diana, Mary Travers, and Cheryl Tiegs, among others.

After leaving "SNL," she returned to her soap opera roots and joined the cast of "One Life to Live," and she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy. Ebersole, 67, also appeared in films such as "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Confessions of a Shopaholic," and '80s classic "Tootsie."

She can currently be seen in the latest Chuck Lorre sitcom, "Bob Hearts Abishola."

Mary Gross hosted "Weekend Update" during her first season of the show, but quickly transitioned to other roles. She, alongside the rest of the '85 cast, left when executive producer Duncan Ebersol was replaced by original creator Lorne Michaels.

Gross, 67, worked steadily after her departure, but hasn't appeared on screen since a 2012 episode of "Raising Hope." She appeared on her "SNL" co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine" for an episode, as well as episodes of "Hart of Dixie," "Life," and "Boston Legal."

Brad Hall's tenure on "SNL" is memorable for his stint as "Weekend Update" host. He did, however, co-star with his future wife, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The two were college sweethearts, and joined the show together. He'd later direct an episode of her show, "Veep" in 2016.

Now, Hall, 62, is mainly known as a writer and producer. He created the sitcoms "Watching Ellie" and "The Single Guy," in addition to writing and producing "Brooklyn Bridge," which earned him an Emmy nom and won a Golden Globe.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was just 21 when she joined the cast of "SNL," making her, at the time, the youngest female cast member ever. Her recurring characters included superhero Weather Woman, and Patti Lynn Hunnsucker, a teenage "Weekend Update" correspondent. However, she has said she was "pretty miserable" on the show.

Of course, Louis-Dreyfus, 59, left the show and made a name for herself with iconic roles as Elaine in "Seinfeld," Christine in "The New Adventures of Old Christine," and as Selina Meyer in the recently-wrapped "Veep."

"Veep" earned Louis-Dreyfus a record-breaking six consecutive Emmy wins. In total, she's received 11 Emmy wins, making her the most awarded performer in the award's history. In 2018, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the highest honor in comedy.

In 2020, she starred in the black comedy film "Downhill" alongside Will Ferrell, and voiced Laurel Lightfoot, the mom, in Pixar's "Onward."

Gary Kroeger's most famous sketch was when he played the Donny Osmond to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Marie, which began with the two siblings singing, and ended with them making out.

After he left with the rest of his season's cast, Kroeger has sporadically acted, and hosted multiple game shows including "The Newlywed Game," "Whammy!," and "Beat the Clock."

The 63-year-old announced his candidacy to represent Iowa's 1st district in the state's Congress. He was defeated.

Jim Belushi began working at "SNL" a few months after his older brother, John, died. As such, he had a hard time stepping out from behind his big brother's enormous shadow, and was only on the show for two seasons.

Belushi's had a much more successful career post-"SNL," and the 66-year-old frequently worked on animated series. He's voiced characters in "Pinky and the Brain," "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters," and "Hey Arnold," among many others. He also starred in all eight seasons of the ABC sitcom "According to Jim" from 2000 to 2009.

Billy Crystal was already a successful comedian by the time he got to "SNL," and had hosted both his own variety show, "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour," and two prior episodes of "Saturday Night Live" before he joined the cast. His most famous character was his impression of actor Fernando Lamas, reimagined as a smarmy talk show host. Crystal even recorded a single in character, called "You Look Marvelous," which made it onto the Billboard Hot 100.

Crystal left after just one season, and subsequently became a huge movie star. Among his most famous roles are Harry in "When Harry Met Sally...," Miracle Max in "The Princess Bride," and the voice of Mike Wazowski in the "Monsters Inc." films. He's set to reprise his role of Wazowski in the 2021 Disney Plus series, "Monsters at Work."

The 72-year-old has also hosted the Oscars nine times: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2012.

Christopher Guest, 72, also had a thriving comedy career when he was hired on a one-season contract for "SNL." A year prior to his start, he had starred in and co-wrote "This Is Spinal Tap." Guest created a few famous characters during his season, including a pain-obsessed night watchman Frankie, and briefly hosted "Saturday Night News," the renamed "Weekend Update." He also starred in and directed a few short films that aired during the show.

After his contract ended, Guest returned to the movies and starred in "The Princess Bride," "Waiting for Guffman," (which he wrote and directed as well), and "A Few Good Men."

Most recently, he wrote and directed the Netflix mockumentary "Mascots." He's also been married to Jamie Lee Curtis since 1984.

Rich Hall, 66, was yet another comedian who had a career before he was brought on, essentially as a ringer, for a season on "SNL." He had written and appeared on satirical news show "Not Necessarily the News" for a few seasons, popularizing the term "sniglet," before making the jump to "SNL." During his stint, he impersonated David Byrne and Doug Henning, and hosted the "Saturday Night News."

Hall has found a lot of success across the pond in the UK. He frequently appeared on the comedy quiz shows "Never Mind the Buzzcocks," "Spicks and Specks," and "Have I Got News For You." He's also written multiple TV documentaries and starred in comedy specials.

Besides that, Hall also created a country music character, Otis Lee Crenshaw, who, according to the BBC, "conforms to the worst stereotypes of American trash." As Crenshaw, he recorded two albums.

Before Martin Short made his debut on "SNL," he had starred on sketch show "SCTV" for a season. He created many memorable characters during his days on "SNL," most notably neurotic nerd Ed Grimley, and impersonated celebrities like Jerry Lewis and Katharine Hepburn.

The 70-year-old went on to have a long and prolific career in comedy and show business. He starred in "Three Amigos," "Father of the Bride," and "Three Fugitives" during the '80s and '90s. He also won a Tony in 1999.

Recently, Short appeared in "Hairspray Live," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," and starred in a Netflix special alongside frequent collaborator Steve Martin entitled "Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life." He also popped up in two episodes of "The Morning Show."

Pamela Stephenson, 70, was born in New Zealand, and had appeared in a few Australian soaps and "Superman III" before joining the cast in 1984 as the first woman born outside of North America in the show's history. She impersonated '80s musicians like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and Billy Idol.

She left after one season, and continued acting while also becoming a psychologist. In the '90s, she hosted Australian talk show, "Sex," and had her last acting credit on an episode of "Columbo."

In recent years, Stephenson came in third on the 2010 season of "Strictly Come Dancing," the UK version of "Dancing with the Stars," and still practices as a clinical psychologist.

While she's since become an A-list actress, Joan Cusack didn't make a huge impression on "SNL" and only lasted for one season.

But two years after her departure, she earned an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Working Girl," and her movie career took off from there. The 57-year-old appeared alongside her brother in "Say Anything...," "Grosse Point Blank," and "High Fidelity." In 1997, she was nominated for her second Academy Award for "In & Out."

Recently, Cusack was nominated for five Emmys, winning one, for her role as Sheila in "Shameless," and reprised her role of Jessie in "Toy Story 4." She also appeared in season two of the Amazon Prime drama "Homecoming."

Robert Downey Jr. was only 20 years old when he began starring on "SNL." Rolling Stone put him at the bottom of their ranking, saying, "Robert Downey Jr. is a comic genius. Making him unfunny stands as 'SNL's' most towering achievement in terms of sucking."

Luckily, his season didn't cut his career short. After he was let go from the show, he starred in iconic '80s films such as "Weird Science" and "Less Than Zero."

Downey, 55, was nominated for an Oscar in 1993 for his role as Charlie Chaplin in the biopic "Chaplin." But the '90s would be the beginning of years of personal struggle, jail time, drug addiction, and alcoholism for the actor that took over a decade to kick for good.

Of course, Downey is now best known for playing Tony Stark/Iron Man and kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008. The MCU has now produced multiple billion-dollar films, and he is considered the godfather of the franchise.

Nora Dunn, 68, was one of five cast members from the 1985-1986 season to make it through to the next season, and she stayed with the show for four more. During her tenure, she created characters such as talk show host Pat Stevens, French prostitute Babette, and impersonated celebrities like Catherine Deneuve, Liza Minnelli, and Joan Baez.

Dunn later called the show "a traumatic experience," according to Salon.

After she left, she appeared in sitcoms such as "Sisters," "The Nanny," and more recently, "New Girl" and "Entourage." She also starred in the '90s cult classic film "Drop Dead Gorgeous."

Fresh off his geeky roles in "Weird Science," "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles," a 17-year-old Anthony Michael Hall joined the cast of "SNL" to avoid getting typecast. He was, and still is, the youngest cast member in the show's 44 seasons.

Hall's lone season was a critical and commercial failure, and so he along with most of the cast was let go. He continued to go out for roles against type in films such as "Edward Scissorhands," "Out of Bounds," and "Six Degrees of Separation."

More recently, the 52-year-old starred in "The Dead Zone" for six seasons on the USA Network. When it premiered in 2002, it earned the network its best series premiere numbers ever.

In 2018, Hall appeared on an episode of "Riverdale" that directly referenced "The Breakfast Club" and played an evil principal similar to the one from the '80s classic. Next year, he's going to join the "Halloween" franchise in "Halloween Kills."

Jon Lovitz, 63, was one of the few cast members that survived his first season. He continued to thrive on the show and was nominated for two Emmys. He became known for his "lovable jerk" characters like "Tommy Flanagan, the Pathological Liar," as well as his impressions of Michael Dukakis and Harvey Fierstein.

But for Jewish kids everywhere, Lovitz is most famous for the creation of Hanukkah Harry, who was supposed to be the Jewish equivalent of Santa Claus.

After leaving the show, Lovitz voiced the main character on the animated show "The Critic," and lent his voice to "The Brave Little Toaster" franchise as the Radio.

Lovitz also does stand-up and opened the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club & Podcast Theatre in 2009. It closed in 2014. He returned to "SNL" in 2020 to play lawyer Alan Dershowitz in a cold open. He also appeared in "AP Bio" and "Holey Moley."

Dennis Miller is mainly known for his tenure behind the "Weekend Update" desk, which he sat at during all six seasons to great acclaim. Vulture ranked him the No. 1 "Weekend Update" host of all time.

He left the show after six seasons because he wanted a change, and because he wanted to make his son proud, according to the Chicago Tribune. He went on to host his own late night talk show, "The Dennis Miller Show," which only lasted seven months and was canceled in July 1992.

Two years later he began hosting "Dennis Miller Live" on HBO, which lasted nine years and earned him five Emmys. In 2004, he hosted another show on CNBC entitled "Dennis Miller" that lasted for a year and a half.

Miller, 66, is still a regular TV fixture. He appears on Fox News, late night talk shows, and stars in comedy specials like 2018's "Dennis Miller: Fake News — Real Jokes."

Randy Quaid, the older brother of Dennis Quaid, was already an accomplished actor before he joined the cast of "SNL" in 1985. He had been nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for his role in 1973's "The Last Detail."

He only lasted for a season on "SNL," when he was part of the ill-fated 1985-1986 season. After the show, Quaid almost immediately starred in the TV movie "LBJ: The Early Years" as President Lyndon B. Johnson, which he won a Golden Globe for.

Quaid, 69, continued to act in both serious and comedic films, ranging from "National Lampoon's Family Vacation" to "Brokeback Mountain" to "Independence Day."

Recently, Quaid has encountered legal troubles, according to The Telegraph, and has taken a break from acting.

When Terry Sweeney was hired in 1985, he became both the show's first openly gay cast member and the first openly gay regular cast member on TV ever. He became known for his flamboyant impressions of female celebrities such as Joan Rivers and Nancy Reagan.

The now 69-year-old was let go with most of the cast after that season, and has sporadically acted since, appearing in one-off episodes of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and "Family Matters." He recently appeared in the Ryan Murphy series "American Crime Story" and "The Politician" and also wrote for two seasons of "MADtv."

Vance became the second-ever Black female cast member on "SNL" when she joined in 1985, and she only lasted a season. "SNL" hasn't had the best track record when it comes to race, and it's especially telling that Vance's main recurring character was an actress named "That Black Girl" who was constantly getting passed over for parts due to her race.

After leaving the show, she appeared in comedies such as "Limit Up" and "The War of the Roses," as well as the dramatic film "Jumpin' at the Boneyard." Vance died in August 1994 after battling breast cancer. She was 40 years old.

A. Whitney Brown was both a writer and performer on "SNL" during his time on the show, and is known for his "Weekend Update" bit called "The Big Picture."

After leaving the show, Brown published a book based on the segment called "The Big Picture: An American Commentary." He also began appearing as himself as a correspondent on "The Daily Show" from 1996 to 1998, which is where his on-screen career ended.

The 68-year-old is still politically active and blogs for the Daily Kos.

Dan Vitale only appeared on one season of "SNL" and, as Vulture writes, "stands invisible as the most forgotten player."

He's barely had any parts since his stint on the show, and mainly stuck to the New York stand-up circuit. Vitale resurfaced for an episode of Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast, where he discussed his career's trajectory.

Damon Wayans was only on "SNL" for a single season before getting fired for deliberately disobeying Lorne Michaels, but it was clear that his talents weren't getting used in the best way. He moved on to work at his brother's sketch comedy show "In Living Color" and remained there as a writer and performer for its first three seasons.

Now, the Wayans family is a Hollywood dynasty with his brothers, sister, son, nieces, and nephews all becoming successful actors, writers, and producers. Wayans, 60, starred in his own 2000s sitcom "My Wife and Kids," and starred in the 2016 TV reboot of "Lethal Weapon" for three seasons.

During his time on the show, Dana Carvey was nominated for five Emmys, winning one. Carvey had a murderer's row of characters and impressions, from the Church Lady, Garth of "Wayne's World," President George H.W. Bush, and his co-star Dennis Miller, among many others.

After leaving the show in 1993, Carvey starred in both of the "Wayne's World" movies and in his own short-lived show called "The Dana Carvey Show," which has been credited with giving Steve Carrell and Stephen Colbert their first exposure to audiences.

Carvey, 65, starred in the 2002 film "Master of Disguise," and then took a break from Hollywood, citing the desire to spend time with his family. He returned eight years later to do voice acting for both "Secret Life of Pets" films and shows such as "Rick and Morty." Carvey also released a stand-up special in 2016, "Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60."

Phil Hartman's comedic legacy began before he joined "SNL" — he helped co-create the iconic character Pee-wee Herman. He wrote on Pee-wee's original special in 1981, as well as his HBO show and movie.

Once he joined, though, Hartman solidified his place in comedy history. Over the course of his eight seasons on the show, he created multiple iconic characters such as Eugene the Anal Retentive Chef and the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, as well as doing his spot-on impressions of Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Frank Sinatra.

His friend and co-star Kevin Nealon told Grantland that Hartman's "nickname was Glue because he held all the sketches together."

In 1995, Hartman began starring in the sitcom "NewsRadio." In 1998, he was found dead in his apartment of a gunshot wound alongside his wife in an apparent murder-suicide, according to Rolling Stone. He was 49.

As Grantland wrote, Jan Hooks became famous for "her comic timing and crackling impersonations of Tammy Faye Bakker, Nancy Reagan, and Kathie Lee Gifford, to name just a few." She was also one-half of the sisters duo "The Sweeney Sisters."

After leaving the show, she appeared on sitcoms such as "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "Primetime Glick," as well as lending her voice to "The Simpsons" as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon.

Hooks died in October 2014 having been diagnosed with throat cancer. She was 57.

Victoria Jackson joined the show in 1986 and quickly became known for her impressions of Christina Applegate, Cyndi Lauper, and Roseanne Barr.

Jackson, 61, appeared in multiple films during her tenure on the show, including "UHF," "The Pick-up Artist," and "Family Business," but didn't find as much success after she left in 1992. She has mainly appeared in low-budget films such as "Heaven Bound," "The Journey," and "Saving Faith."

In 2008, Jackson became a vocal supporter of the Tea Party movement, and published a memoir in 2012 entitled "Is My Bow Too Big? How I went from 'Saturday Night Live' to the Tea Party."

For four years of his "SNL" tenure, Kevin Nealon hosted "Weekend Update." He also had several recurring characters such as Mr. Subliminal and Gannon PIPI. When he left after his ninth season, he had become the cast member with the longest run on the show (he would later be surpassed).

After leaving, Nealon, 66, steadily worked in both movies and TV shows until he began starring on "Weeds." He appeared in all eight seasons. He also starred in the stop-motion animated series "Glen Martin, DDS," and was most recently seen on the prank call show "Crank Yankers." In 2018, he appeared in the Netflix film "Father of the Year" alongside fellow "SNL" alum David Spade.

Nealon now hosts a YouTube series "Hiking with Kevin" where he goes on hikes with celebrities, like Lisa Kudrow and Lin Manuel-Miranda.

Ben Stiller only appeared in four episodes of "SNL" before leaving to create his own show, aptly titled "The Ben Stiller Show," which lasted for one season on MTV and one season on Fox. Though it bombed ratings-wise, it was critically adored and won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Show. It kick-started the careers of beloved comedians like Bob Odenkirk, Janeane Garofalo, and Judd Apatow.

Now, the 54-year-old is an A-lister. He's starred in a plethora of films, including but not limited to "Something About Mary," "Meet the Parents" and its sequels, "Zoolander" and its sequel, "Dodgeball," and the "Night at the Museum" trilogy.

Recently, he returned to "SNL" to play former President Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. He also pivoted to directing, and directed every episode of the 2018 Golden Globe-winning miniseries "Escape at Dannemora."

Mike Myers, 57, joined the cast in 1989 and created some notable characters on the show. But far and away his most recognizable character is Wayne Campbell of "Wayne's World," which spawned two theatrical films, "Wayne's World" and "Wayne's World 2."

After Myers left "SNL," he created and starred in the "Austin Powers" franchise, a parody of spy films such as "James Bond," and went on to voice the titular ogre in all four "Shrek" films — with another reportedly on the way. He also starred in flops like "The Love Guru" and "The Cat in the Hat." Most recently, he has appeared in the Oscar-nominated movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" and was the host of "The Gong Show."

In 1990, Chris Rock joined "SNL" and made a name for himself with his first breakout character, Onski, who hosted "I'm Chillin." Chris Rock left the show to join the cast of "Living in Color" and would later sing about being fired from "SNL" on an appearance on the show in 2019.

The 55-year-old found success with his sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris," which he co-created and narrated, and films like "Grown Ups," the "Madagascar" franchise, and "I Think I Love My Wife." Most recently, he starred alongside fellow "SNL" alum Eddie Murphy in the Netflix movie "Dolemite Is My Name." He's also won multiple Grammys for his stand-up albums.

Rob Schneider, 56, became a full-time cast member in 1990. He is well known for his portrayal of Richard Laymer, an office employee who sat next to the copier. The Sensitive Naked Man and Carlo are other popular, recurring characters that Schneider played.

Since then Schneider appeared and starred in a number of films including "The Hot Chick," "Grown Ups," "The Benchwarmers," and "50 First Dates." Most recently, he starred in his own Netflix show, "Real Rob," and the Netflix film "The Wrong Missy."

His daughter, Elle King, is a successful musician and has been nominated for three Grammys.

Julia Sweeney, 60, joined the cast in 1990 and became famous for her character Pat. In the Pat sketches, most of the jokes involved the character's ambiguous gender. Since then, Sweeney has been criticized for the character's offensive take on the trans community, according to The Wrap. While on the show, Sweeney also became known for her controversial impersonation of Chelsea Clinton.

Since leaving "SNL," Sweeney appeared in sitcoms like "Frasier," "Sex and the City," and "Family Guy." Most recently, she appeared in the Showtime show "Work in Progress."

In 1990, Chris Farley joined the show and made a name for himself playing a Chippendales dancer opposite Patrick Swayze. He also played a motivational speaker named Matt Foley and the host of the "The Chris Farley Show" sketches. Farley was also known for his physical comedy on the show.

He also had a successful film career outside of "SNL," appearing in "Wayne's World," "Coneheads," and "Billy Madison."

Sadly, in 1997, Farley died of an overdose of cocaine and morphine. He was 33.

David Spade's biggest characters on the show included the "Total Bastard Airlines Steward" and Christy Henderson. He also did impressions of Brad Pitt and Michael J. Fox. While on the show, he also starred alongside Chris Farley in the 1995 film "Tommy Boy" (which Lorne Michaels produced).

Since leaving "SNL," Spade has appeared in various movies and TV shows like "Grown Ups," "Rules of Engagement," and "The Emperor's New Groove." He also had a role in the sitcom "Just Shoot Me" from 1997 to 2003. He currently hosts "Lights Out with David Spade" on Comedy Central. Recently, he starred in the Netflix film "The Wrong Missy,"

The 56-year-old has also written two books: "Almost Interesting" and "A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World."

Beth Cahill, 56, was only on "SNL" for one season and played two characters: Denise Swerski and sorority girl Pam. She also impersonated Pam Hurn, wife of TV legend Ed McMahon.

Since then, Cahill has had small roles on TV shows like "Drunk History," "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place," "Biatches," and "Review." Today, she is also a dress designer who has sold her designs to Amy Sedaris and Ricki Lake.

Siobhan Fallon Hogan, 59, joined the show in 1991 and only stayed for one season. She played characters named Christy and Meg, and also impersonated Katharine Hepburn.

After "SNL," Fallon appeared in teen movies and shows like "Fred." She also had roles in "Forrest Gump," "Funny Games," "Men in Black," "Holes," and "Daddy Daycare."

Over the course of her time on the show, Melanie Hutsell, 52, became famous for her portrayal of Jan Brady from "The Brady Bunch." She also impersonated Tonya Harding, Tori Spelling, and Mayim Bialik. Hutsell also played sorority girl Di in the "Delta Delta Delta" sketches.

Hutsell has since appeared in "Bridesmaids" with fellow "SNL" alum Kristen Wiig. She's also made appearances in "Transparent," "Fresh off the Boat," and "Lady Dynamite."

Ellen Cleghorne, 54, was the first black woman on "SNL" to stay longer than one season. During her time, she impersonated Anita Hill, Patti LaBelle, and Tina Turner. She also became known for her characters Queen Shenequa and an NBC Page named Zoraida.

After leaving the show, Cleghorne appeared in "Coyote Ugly," "Armageddon," "Little Nicky," "Grown Ups 2," and "aka Wyatt Cenac." Most recently, she was seen in Jennifer Lopez's 2018 movie "Second Act."

Adam Sandler, 54, joined the cast in 1991 and created many memorable characters, including Opera Man, Canteen Boy, and Cajun Man. He also introduced the immediate holiday hit "The Hanukkah Song." He was fired from the show in 1995, however, alongside many of his co-stars.

"We kind of quit at the same time as being fired," Adam Sandler told The Daily Beast in 2014.

"It hurt a lot at the time," he added, "because we were young and didn't know where we were going, but it all worked out."

While still on the show, he starred in the iconic film "Billy Madison." After leaving , Sandler starred in a number of other popular movies, including "Happy Gilmore," "Waterboy," "The Wedding Singer," "Big Daddy," "Little Nicky," "Mr. Deeds," "Eight Crazy Nights," and "Click."

Recently, he signed two deals with Netflix to produce and star in eight movies altogether for the streaming service. One of those movies, "Murder Mystery," had 30.9 million viewers in just three days, breaking streaming records, according to Variety. This year, he has a horror-comedy called "Hubie Halloween" that will be released in October.

He also returned to "SNL" for the first time in 2019 to host, and was subsequently nominated for an Emmy. Sandler was considered one of the biggest snubs of the 2020 Oscars, as he wasn't even nominated for his role in the Safdie Brothers film, "Uncut Gems."

Tim Meadows, 59, is one of the longest-running cast-members, lasting for 10 seasons on the show. During his time, he impersonated O.J. Simpson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Rodman, Ike Turner, Lenny Kravitz, RuPaul, and even Oprah. He also developed the character Leon Phelps, who hosted a talk show. The character starred in a movie based on the sketch, "The Ladies Man," in 2000. It was a flop.

Since leaving the show, Meadows appeared in "Mean Girls" alongside fellow "SNL" alum Tina Fey. He also has recurring characters on "The Goldbergs" and " Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

Sarah Silverman, 49, was a writer and a performer on the show but lasted only one season. She impersonated Cher, Joan Rivers, and Marisa Tomei during her time. After her first season, she was famously fired via fax. But she quickly returned to stand up comedy and made a name for herself outside of "SNL."

Since then, she has appeared in "Masters of Sex," "Bob's Burgers," and "The Simpsons."

In 2014, she won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing For a Variety Special for her stand up special "We Are Miracles." More recently, she started her own talk show on Hulu called "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman," which was nominated for an Emmy for "Outstanding Variety Sketch Series" two years in a row. The show was canceled in 2018. She has a role in the 2021 romantic comedy "Marry Me," which is also starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.

In Jay Mohr's short time on "SNL," he struggled to find himself a recurring character that connected with the audience. However, he did have a successful impersonation of Christopher Walken, and he appeared in "Wayne's World," "The Denise Show," and "Canteen Boy" sketches. In his memoir, "Gasping For Airtime," Mohr explains how he was riddled with anxiety and panic attacks during his time on the show.

After leaving, the 50-year-old continued acting, appearing in a number of TV shows, including "Ghost Whisperer," "Law and Order," "CSI," "The West Wing," "American Housewife," and "Family Guy." He also starred alongside Tom Cruise in 1996's "Jerry Maguire," and Jennifer Aniston in the 1997 film "Picture Perfect."

He was nominated for an Emmy for hosting "Last Comic Standing" in 2004.

Mohr has also turned into a life coach. On his website, he writes, "I am an intuitive. It's like a psychic but real. Together we find the places you are blocking yourself because of your past conditioning and history."

Norm Macdonald, 60, became famous for his impersonations on "SNL" which include Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, David Letterman, Larry King, Quentin Tarantino, and Tommy Lee. Macdonald was also the "Weekend Update" host from 1994 to 1997. In fact, Entertainment Weekly called MacDonald the best "Weekend Update" host in the show's history.

Since then, Macdonald has appeared on "Girlboss," "The Middle," "Sunnyside," and "Family Guy." Most recently, he had a role in "The Orville" with Seth MacFarlane.

In 2018, his talk show "Norm Macdonald Has a Show" premiered on Netflix. At the same time, he caught some heat for insensitive comments about the #MeToo movement, according to Variety.

For Valentine's Day in 2020, he revealed a dating app called Loko that he co-created with his friend that relies solely on video.

Chris Elliot, 60, had a short-lived career on "SNL" in the '90s, creating characters like D. Josh Levine. After his stint on the show, he went on to play iconic roles in "There's Something About Mary" and "Scary Movie 2."

He also became a regular performer on "Late Show with David Letterman" and has appeared on "Everybody Loves Raymond," "King of the Hill," and "How I Met Your Mother."

He had a recurring role in "Schitt's Creek," which was nominated for "Best Comedy Series" at the 2020 Emmys.

During Janeane Garofalo's short stint on "SNL," she impersonated Hillary Clinton, Jodie Foster, and Martha Stewart. But she left the show after just a few months, saying it was "the most miserable experience of my life."

She went on to become a major comedy star, starring in "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," "Reality Bites," "Now and Then," and "Dogma."

Most recently, Garofalo, 55, could be seen in TV shows "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later," "Broad City," and "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce." She also has a role in the now-delayed film, "The God Committee."

For the one season Laura Kightlinger, 51, was on "SNL," she impersonated Connie Chung, Mary Hart, and Marcia Clark.

After the show, she went on to become a successful TV writer and producer. She was a producer and writer for "Will & Grace," and appeared as Nurse Sheila on the show. She has reprised the role in the "Will & Grace" reboot. Kightlinger can also be found on the Hulu show "PEN15."

Michael McKean, 72, joined the cast in 1994, and during his time impersonated Bill Clinton, Elvis Costello, and Howard Stone. He's also known for his original characters Anthony the weatherman and Mr. Vonucci.

Since leaving the show in 1995, McKean has appeared in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Smallville," and "Drunk History." Overall, he's one of the most prolific character TV actors of all time.

Most recently, he was a series regular on three seasons of AMC's "Better Call Saul," and earned an Emmy nod for his guest appearance in season four. He will also appear in Kelly Oxford's directorial debut, "Pink Skies."

Morwenna Banks, 58, joined the show in 1995 for only four episodes. Since then, she has done a lot of work as a voice actress. Most notably, she currently voices several characters on the popular children's show "Peppa Pig." She also impersonates Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Susan Boyle for BBC Comedy.

Although David Koechner was only on "SNL" for one season, Paste Magazine said he made the most of his time. For example, he created the Drunk Salesman character and the character Gary MacDonald.

Since leaving the show, the 58-year-old has had recurring roles on "Twin Peaks," "The Office," "American Dad!" and "The Goldbergs." He is also well known for his role as sportscaster Champ Kind in the "Anchorman" movies.

Koechner starred in both seasons of "Bless This Mess," and is currently starring in Netflix animated series "F is for Family."

Nancy Walls, 54, appeared on "SNL" for one season where she became known for her impersonation of CNN host Bobbie Battista.

She later became a correspondent on "The Daily Show" and has appeared in "Bridesmaids" and "The Office." She also created the TBS show "Angie Tribeca" with her husband Steve Carell.

Over the course of Mark McKinney's three seasons, he created a long list of characters and impersonations. Among his most memorable characters is Melanie, a Catholic schoolgirl. McKinney also impersonated Mel Gibson, Wolf Blitzer, Mark Russell, Jim Carrey, Al Gore, Bill Gates, Charlie Rose, and even Ellen DeGeneres.

After the show, McKinney, 61, appeared in several "SNL" spin-off movies like "A Night at the Roxbury" and "Superstar." In the '90s, he also appeared in the Spice Girls' movie "Spice World."

He is currently playing Glenn on NBC's "Superstore."

Jim Breuer, 53, entered "SNL" in 1995 and created his famous Goat Boy character. He also impersonated Joe Pesci, Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Hawking, and Rupert Murdoch.

After Breuer left the show, he became known for his role in the stoner film "Half Baked." Since then, he has focused on his stand-up career, producing several Comedy Central specials. He now hosts a podcast called the "Jim Breuer Podcast" and has toured around the US.

Cheri Oteri, 57, spent five years at "SNL," and during that time created several memorable characters, including cheerleader Arianna, hyper kid Althea McMenamin, and Mickey the Dyke. Oteri also impersonated Melissa Rivers, Mariah Carey, Katie Couric, and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Immediately after "SNL," she scored parts in "Scary Movie," "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd," and "Southland Tales." She then shifted to voice acting, lending her voice to "Shrek the Third" and "Glenn Martin DDS." Most recently, she lent her voice to Disney's "Puppy Dog Pals" and "Big City Greens," and appeared on the final season of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

During her seven years on "SNL," Molly Shannon had many memorable moments, but the one that stands out the most is her character Mary Katherine Gallagher. Mary was an overly enthusiastic Catholic school girl who loved the choir and plays. Shannon even starred in the "SNL" spin-off movie, "Superstar," as Mary Katherine. The comedian also impersonated Angelina Jolie, Anna Nicole Smith, Bjork, Cate Blanchett, Janis Joplin, and Minnie Driver.

After leaving "SNL," the 55-year-old went on to appear in a number of movies and TV shows. In the early 2000s, she appeared in "Never Been Kissed," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Serendipity," "Glee," and "Bad Teacher."

Today, she plays the mom, Pat, in "The Other Two," a sitcom created by two former "SNL" head writers. She also played Diane in the HBO show "Divorce." She also appeared in two 2020 films, "Horse Girl" and "Promising Young Woman."

Will Ferrell, 53, joined the show in 1995 and quickly created a list of memorable characters. Craig Buchanan, a male cheerleader, became a crowd favorite. Gene Frenckle also became a popular character in the "more cowbell" sketches. Ferrell's impersonation of George W. Bush became a staple on the series, including his impersonations of Al Gore, Alex Trebek, Dr. Phil, and Elton John.

After leaving the show, Ferrell starred in a number of blockbuster comedies, including "Step Brothers," "Austin Powers," "Elf," "Zoolander," "Anchorman," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," and "Blades of Glory."

He also created the comedy site Funny or Die with his writing partner Adam McKay in 2007.

Most recently, in 2019, Ferrell lent his again voice to "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." He has also recently produced "Booksmart," "Ibiza," and "Hustlers." He co-starred in the 2020 film "Downhill" with "SNL" alum Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Ferrell also appeared in the 2020 Netflix film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" alongside Rachel McAdams.

Darrell Hammond, 64, had one of the longest runs on "SNL." Over the course of his 14 seasons, he became known as a master impressionist. He portrayed Al Gore, Sean Connery, Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rudy Giuliani, and even Walt Disney.

He also famously impersonated Donald Trump, and while many expected him to return to the show to reprise his impression after Trump was elected, producer Lorne Michaels went with Alec Baldwin's version of the president.

"I was in shock, and I stayed in shock for a long time," Hammond told the Post when he learned he would not be playing President Trump. "Everything wiped out. The brand, me, what I do. Corporate appearances canceled. It was a hell of a shock, and all of it was apparent to me in one breath. That ends me."

Since the show, Hammond has become a New York Times Bestselling author with "God, If You're Not Up There, I'm F---ed." He has also returned to "SNL" to become the show's announcer after longtime announcer Don Pardo passed away in 2014.

Fred Wolf became a writer at "SNL" in 1991 and eventually became a co-head writer in 1995. That same year, he also became a cast member. After making the switch, he quit the show and worked with his "SNL" friends on a number of movies like "Grown Ups," "Black Sheep," and "Tommy Boy."

Most recently, Wolf, 55, wrote and directed "Drunk Parents," starring Alec Baldwin and Salma Hayek.

In 1996, Colin Quinn, 61, joined the cast of "SNL." In five years, Quinn created the Lenny the Lion character, along with impressions of Elvis Costello and Robert De Niro.

Since leaving the show, Quinn turned to stand up comedy, creating a number of specials for HBO and Netflix. He was also featured in movies like "A Night at the Roxbury," "Grown Ups," and "Trainwreck."

His most recent stand up special premiered in 2019 on Netflix entitled "Red State Blue State."

After joining the show in 1996, Ana Gasteyer created memorable characters that connected with the like Gayle Gleason in the "Pretty Living" sketches or Margaret Jo McCullin in the "NPR's Delicious Dish" sketches. The "Delicious Dish" sketch is where the phrase "schweddy balls" comes from, and has since entered our national lexicon. There's even a Ben & Jerry's flavor!

Gasteyer, 53, also impersonated Celine Dion, Diane Sawyer, and Barbra Streisand.

After the show, she shifted to musical theater, appearing on Broadway in "Wicked" and "Rocky Horror." Additionally, Gasteyer recently released a "Moxie Jazz" album and holds several concerts throughout the year. She appeared on the third season of "The Masked Singer" as the Christmas Tree.

But she hasn't left the acting world behind completely. She's recently appeared on "Prodigal Son" and the Netflix movie "Wine Country," which features a long list of "SNL" alums.

Chris Kattan, 49, is most known for his head-thumping, nightclub-loving character, Doug Butabi, who Kattan played opposite Will Ferrell. The two actors took the characters and created a successful "SNL" spin-off movie called "A Night at the Roxbury." Kattan also played other characters, including Gay Hitler, Mango, and goth Azrael Abyss.

Since then, Kattan has written a book about his experiences on "SNL," entitled "Baby Don't Hurt Me," which came out in 2019.

Tracy Morgan, 51, performed on "SNL" from 1996 to 2003, and during that time, he created famous characters including Astronaut Jones, Safari Jones, and Bishop Don "Mack" Donald. Morgan also impersonated Aretha Franklin, Joe Jackson, and Samuel L. Jackson.

When he left the show, Morgan starred in the NBC comedy "30 Rock" alongside fellow "SNL" alum Tina Fey until 2013. He's also been in a number of movies, including "Death at a Funeral," "What Men Want," and "The Night Before."

In 2014, Morgan was in a serious accident when a Walmart truck rear-ended his limo. He suffered life-threatening injuries but made a full recovery 16 months later. He then returned to the "SNL" stage to host.

"I'm back. It feels so good to be here. You may have seen on the news I was in a terrible car accident a year ago. It was awful. But it also showed me how much love and support I have in this world," Morgan said during the live show.

Today, he is starring in his own sitcom on TBS titled "The Last O.G." He will also appear in "Coming 2 America" alongside Eddie Murphy.

Jimmy Fallon, 46, was a cast member from 1998 to 2004. During that time, he became known for breaking character in sketches. He'd often be caught smirking or laughing on the live show. Fallon almost always broke during the cowbell sketches and can be seen laughing in the famous "Debbie Downer" sketch. Additionally, he was known for his impersonations, which included Adam Sandler, Carson Daly, Justin Timberlake, and Hilary Swank.

Fallon also hosted "Weekend Update" with Tina Fey from 2000 to 2004.

After leaving "SNL," he starred in a number of movies, including "Taxi" with Queen Latifah and "Fever Pitch" with Drew Barrymore.

In 2008, however, he returned to NBC to start "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Just a few years later, in 2013, Fallon was offered to host "The Tonight Show," which he still hosts today. He also hosted the Golden Globes in 2017.

Chris Parnell, 53, was fired twice from "SNL." In 2001, he was let go because of budget cuts but was rehired the same year. In 2006, he was let go again for the same reason. Despite the tumultuous journey, Parnell had memorable characters on the show, including Merv the Perv Watson and Alan "Sticks" McRae. He was also included in the famous "More Cowbell" sketches.

One of Parnell's defining sketches was alongside Andy Samberg: the digital short "Lazy Sunday." It's been credited with helping YouTube become the behemoth that it is today — people wanted to watch it over and over again, and they were only able to find it on YouTube.

After 2006, Parnell starred with fellow "SNL" cast member Horatio Sanz on the Comedy Central show "Big Lake." Parnell also shifted to voice acting, lending his voice to "Hotel Transylvania," "Archer," and "Rick and Morty." He's going to appear in the upcoming Disney Plus sequel to "Home Alone."

Parnell is also the voice in the Progressive commercials.

Like Jimmy Fallon, Horatio Sanz was known for breaking character on his eight seasons of the show. Sanz is also the show's first Latino cast member. Beyond that, he was also known for characters like Gobi from the "Jarret's Room" sketches.

Since then, Sanz appeared in several movies, including "Step Brothers," "May the Best Man Win," and "year One." In 2009, he played a male nanny in ABC's "In the Motherhood."

More recently, the 51-year-old has lent his talents to "Ralph Breaks the Internet," "GLOW," "Love," and "The Mandalorian."