Colin Jost
Comedian and Saturday Night Live writer
Born
June 29th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Raised in Staten Island, a prominent comedian emerged from the ranks of 'Saturday Night Live', where contributions as a head writer led to multiple Emmy nominations. Writing for the show since 2005, served as co-anchor for 'Weekend Update' alongside Michael Che, providing a satirical take on current events. Co-wrote the screenplay for 'Staten Island Summer', a film based on his childhood experiences. Known for stand-up comedy performances across various venues, showcasing sharp wit and observational humor.
Head writer for Saturday Night Live
Co-anchor of Weekend Update
Screenplay for Staten Island Summer
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