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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