Jon Lovitz

Comedian and actor from Saturday Night Live

Jon Lovitz - Comedian and actor from Saturday Night Live
Born

July 21st, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Started in stand-up comedy and gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Featured in various films and television shows, including The Wedding Singer, and voiced characters in animated series like The Simpsons. Established a production company and continued to perform in comedy clubs and on stage, maintaining a career in entertainment for several decades.

Served as a cast member on Saturday Night Live

Starred in The Wedding Singer

Voiced characters on The Simpsons

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