Lorne Michaels
Personal Info
Known for
Production
Gender
Male
Birthday
1944-11-17 (80 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lorne Michaels
Biography
Lorne Michaels (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944) is a Canadian and American television and film producer, comedian, screenwriter and director. He created and produced Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, 1985–present) and produced the Late Night series (since 1993), The Kids in the Hall (from 1989 to 1995), and The Tonight Show (since 2014).
He has received 24 Primetime Emmy Awards from 112 nominations, holding the record as the most nominated individual in the award show's history.
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Known For
Acting
(2025)
(2025)
(2024)
(2024)
Will & Harper
as Self
(2022)
(2020)
Belushi
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
Cracked Up
as Self
(2018)
Love, Gilda
as Self
(2017)
Sandy Wexler
as Testimonial
(2016)
The Last Laugh
as Self
(2015)
Live from New York!
as Self
(2015)
I Am Chris Farley
as Self
(2012)
(2011)
Inside Portlandia
as Self
(2010)
Saturday Night
as Self
(2005)
(2000)
(1999)
Man on the Moon
as Self (uncredited)
(1996)
(1994)
The Story of Lassie
as Self
(1986)
The Canadian Conspiracy
as Self
(1978)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as Sleazy Merchandiser
Crew
A Chris Farley Story
Producer
Worst Man
Producer
The Big Goodbye
Producer
Jonty
Producer
(2025)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Executive Producer
(2025)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Executive Producer
(2024)
Mean Girls
Producer
(2024)
(2024)
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Executive Producer
(2022)
Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City
Executive Producer
(2020)
Vampires vs. the Bronx
Producer
(2020)
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Executive Producer
(2019)
My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
Executive Producer
(2018)
(2017)
The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special
Executive Producer
(2016)
Brother Nature
Producer
(2016)
Masterminds
Producer
(2016)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Producer
(2016)
Michael Che Matters
Executive Producer
(2015)
Staten Island Summer
Producer
(2015)
Adele: Live in New York City
Executive Producer
(2015)
Inside Out
Thanks
(2014)
The Maya Rudolph Show
Executive Producer
(2012)
The Guilt Trip
Producer
(2011)
Inside Portlandia
Executive Producer
(2011)
(2010)
MacGruber
Producer
(2009)
(2008)
Baby Mama
Producer
(2008)
To Love and Die
Executive Producer
(2007)
Hot Rod
Producer
(2005)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Executive Producer
(2004)
Mean Girls
Producer
(2003)
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Executive Producer
(2003)
Lost in Translation
Thanks
(2002)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Executive Producer
(2002)
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Executive Producer, Writer
(2001)
Enigma
Producer
(2000)
The Ladies Man
Producer
(1999)
Superstar
Producer
(1999)
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Executive Producer
(1999)
SNL: The Best of Adam Sandler
Executive Producer
(1998)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Executive Producer
(1998)
Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
Executive Producer
(1998)
A Night at the Roxbury
Producer
(1996)
Black Sheep
Producer
(1996)
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Producer
(1995)
Tommy Boy
Producer
(1995)
Stuart Saves His Family
Producer
(1994)
Lassie
Producer
(1993)
Wayne's World 2
Producer
(1993)
Coneheads
Producer
(1992)
Wayne's World
Producer
(1992)
Frosty Returns
Executive Producer
(1991)
Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special
Executive Producer
(1991)
Lookwell
Producer
(1990)
The Earth Day Special
Executive Producer
(1989)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Executive Producer
(1988)
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Executive Producer
(1986)
¡Three Amigos!
Producer, Screenplay
(1984)
Nothing Lasts Forever
Producer
(1984)
The Day Before
Producer
(1984)
(1983)
The Coneheads
Executive Producer
(1983)
Neil Young in Berlin
Producer
(1982)
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
Executive Music Producer, Executive Producer
(1981)
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Producer, Writer
(1980)
Gilda Live
Writer, Producer
(1979)
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
Executive Producer
(1979)
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Executive Producer
(1978)
The Things We Did Last Summer
Producer
(1978)
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Executive Producer
(1977)
The Paul Simon Special
Writer, Producer
(1976)
The Beach Boys: It's OK
Writer, Producer
(1976)
The Beach Boys: It's OK
Writer, Producer
(1973)
Lily
Writer, Producer