Lorne Michaels CC (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944) is a Canadian-American television writer and film producer. 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).

22 hours ago · Myers infused Dr. Evil in the “Austin Powers” franchise with Michaels’s unusual accent and mannerisms; Fey gave the “30 Rock” boss, Alec Baldwin’s Jack Donaghy, some of Lorne’s style ...

16 hours ago · The ongoing success of Saturday Night Live – which has been on the air for more than forty years – is testament to the creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels and his vision for a show ...

1 day ago · Lorne Michaels is not done with Saturday Night Live. The man who created NBC’s long-running comedy series has flip-flopped over the years about his potential exit from the show. But today, two ...

3 days ago · LORNE’S UNIVERSE, clockwise from top left: Paul Simon, Michaels’s closest friend and neighbor; Chris Rock, one of several SNL alums who came back to host during the 50th season; Alec Baldwin ...

Apr 22, 2021 · Lorne Michaels is a television producer known for creating and shaping the long-running sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live.'

Jan 17, 2025 · Lorne Michaels, Canadian-born American writer and producer who was best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, a sketch comedy series considered a landmark in American television. He also produced a number of talk shows and sitcoms. Learn more about Michaels’s life and career.