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Lorne Michaels

Bio: Lorne Michaels CC (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944) is a Canadian-American producer, screenwriter, and comedian. He is best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, 1985–present) and producing the Late Night series (since 1993), The Kids in the Hall (from 1989 to 1995) and The Tonight Show (since 2014)
Born: Fri, Nov 17 1944
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lorne Michaels is 79 years old
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Poster of Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Lorne Michaels was
79 in Mean Girls
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jan 10 2024
Poster of Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City
Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City
Lorne Michaels was
77 in Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Jan 05 2022
Poster of Vampires vs. the Bronx
Vampires vs. the Bronx
Lorne Michaels was
75 in Vampires vs. the Bronx
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 02 2020
Poster of 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Lorne Michaels was
75 in 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
Lorne Michaels was
74 in My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Aug 10 2019
Poster of Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
Lorne Michaels was
73 in Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special
The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special
Lorne Michaels was
72 in The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of Michael Che Matters
Michael Che Matters
Lorne Michaels was
72 in Michael Che Matters
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Masterminds
Masterminds
Lorne Michaels was
71 in Masterminds
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 29 2016
Poster of Brother Nature
Brother Nature
Lorne Michaels was
71 in Brother Nature
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Lorne Michaels was
71 in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 04 2016
Poster of Adele: Live in New York City
Adele: Live in New York City
Lorne Michaels was
71 in Adele: Live in New York City
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Dec 14 2015
Poster of Staten Island Summer
Staten Island Summer
Lorne Michaels was
70 in Staten Island Summer
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of Inside Out
Inside Out
Lorne Michaels was
70 in Inside Out
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Jun 17 2015
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels was
70 in Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Sun, Feb 15 2015
Poster of The Maya Rudolph Show
The Maya Rudolph Show
Lorne Michaels was
69 in The Maya Rudolph Show
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, May 19 2014
Poster of The Guilt Trip
The Guilt Trip
Lorne Michaels was
68 in The Guilt Trip
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Dec 19 2012
Poster of Inside Portlandia
Inside Portlandia
Lorne Michaels was
67 in Inside Portlandia
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of MacGruber
MacGruber
Lorne Michaels was
65 in MacGruber
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 21 2010
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
Lorne Michaels was
64 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 18 2009
Poster of To Love and Die
To Love and Die
Lorne Michaels was
64 in To Love and Die
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Dec 30 2008
Poster of Baby Mama
Baby Mama
Lorne Michaels was
63 in Baby Mama
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Hot Rod
Hot Rod
Lorne Michaels was
62 in Hot Rod
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Lorne Michaels was
60 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Lorne Michaels was
59 in Mean Girls
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 30 2004
Poster of Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation
Lorne Michaels was
58 in Lost in Translation
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Sep 18 2003
Poster of The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
Lorne Michaels was
58 in The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Aug 16 2003
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Lorne Michaels was
57 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 28 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels was
57 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Writer, Executive Producer'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Enigma
Enigma
Lorne Michaels was
56 in Enigma
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
Lorne Michaels was
55 in The Ladies Man
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Superstar
Superstar
Lorne Michaels was
54 in Superstar
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels was
54 in Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of A Night at the Roxbury
A Night at the Roxbury
Lorne Michaels was
53 in A Night at the Roxbury
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
Lorne Michaels was
53 in Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Lorne Michaels was
53 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Lorne Michaels was
51 in Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Black Sheep
Black Sheep
Lorne Michaels was
51 in Black Sheep
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Feb 01 1996
Poster of Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family
Lorne Michaels was
50 in Stuart Saves His Family
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy
Lorne Michaels was
50 in Tommy Boy
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Lorne Michaels was
49 in Lassie
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jul 22 1994
Poster of Wayne's World 2
Wayne's World 2
Lorne Michaels was
49 in Wayne's World 2
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 10 1993
Poster of Coneheads
Coneheads
Lorne Michaels was
48 in Coneheads
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of Frosty Returns
Frosty Returns
Lorne Michaels was
48 in Frosty Returns
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Lorne Michaels was
47 in Wayne's World
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Feb 14 1992
Poster of Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special
Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special
Lorne Michaels was
46 in Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Lookwell
Lookwell
Lorne Michaels was
46 in Lookwell
as 'Producer'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Lorne Michaels was
45 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Lorne Michaels was
44 in Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Lorne Michaels was
43 in Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Feb 29 1988
Poster of ¡Three Amigos!
¡Three Amigos!
Lorne Michaels was
42 in ¡Three Amigos!
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Lorne Michaels was
39 in Nothing Lasts Forever
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 06 1984
Poster of The Discreet Charm of the Diplomacy
The Discreet Charm of the Diplomacy
Lorne Michaels was
39 in The Discreet Charm of the Diplomacy
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of The Day Before
The Day Before
Lorne Michaels was
39 in The Day Before
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of Neil Young in Berlin
Neil Young in Berlin
Lorne Michaels was
38 in Neil Young in Berlin
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Sep 03 1983
Poster of The Coneheads
The Coneheads
Lorne Michaels was
38 in The Coneheads
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Jun 28 1983
Poster of Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
Lorne Michaels was
37 in Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
as 'Executive Music Producer, Executive Producer'.
Sun, Feb 21 1982
Poster of Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Lorne Michaels was
37 in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Nov 25 1981
Poster of Gilda Live
Gilda Live
Lorne Michaels was
35 in Gilda Live
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Lorne Michaels was
34 in Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
Lorne Michaels was
34 in Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Mar 31 1979
Poster of The Things We Did Last Summer
The Things We Did Last Summer
Lorne Michaels was
33 in The Things We Did Last Summer
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Oct 28 1978
Poster of The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
Lorne Michaels was
33 in The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Mar 22 1978
Poster of The Paul Simon Special
The Paul Simon Special
Lorne Michaels was
33 in The Paul Simon Special
as 'Producer, Writer'.
Thu, Dec 08 1977
Poster of The Beach Boys: It's OK
The Beach Boys: It's OK
Lorne Michaels was
32 in The Beach Boys: It's OK
as 'Writer'.
Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
Lorne Michaels was
31 in The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of Lily
Lily
Lorne Michaels was
28 in Lily
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 02 1973
Poster of Untitled Chris Farley Biopic
Untitled Chris Farley Biopic
Lorne Michaels will be
79+ in Untitled Chris Farley Biopic
as 'Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Big Goodbye
The Big Goodbye
Lorne Michaels will be
79+ in The Big Goodbye
as 'Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Worst Man
Worst Man
Lorne Michaels will be
79+ in Worst Man
as 'Producer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Bupkis
Bupkis
Lorne Michaels was
78+ in Bupkis
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2023
Poster of The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall
Lorne Michaels was
77+ in The Kids in the Hall
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 12 2022
Poster of Bust Down
Bust Down
Lorne Michaels was
77+ in Bust Down
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 10 2022
Poster of MacGruber
MacGruber
Lorne Michaels was
77+ in MacGruber
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 16 2021
Poster of Saturday Morning All Star Hits!
Saturday Morning All Star Hits!
Lorne Michaels was
77+ in Saturday Morning All Star Hits!
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 10 2021
Poster of Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon!
Lorne Michaels was
76+ in Schmigadoon!
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of That Damn Michael Che
That Damn Michael Che
Lorne Michaels was
76+ in That Damn Michael Che
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of Kenan
Kenan
Lorne Michaels was
76+ in Kenan
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2021
Poster of Mapleworth Murders
Mapleworth Murders
Lorne Michaels was
75+ in Mapleworth Murders
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 10 2020
Poster of Los Espookys
Los Espookys
Lorne Michaels was
74+ in Los Espookys
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of Shrill
Shrill
Lorne Michaels was
74+ in Shrill
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of Alien News Desk
Alien News Desk
Lorne Michaels was
74+ in Alien News Desk
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 27 2019
Poster of Miracle Workers
Miracle Workers
Lorne Michaels was
74+ in Miracle Workers
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 12 2019
Poster of The Other Two
The Other Two
Lorne Michaels was
74+ in The Other Two
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 24 2019
Poster of A.P. Bio
A.P. Bio
Lorne Michaels was
73+ in A.P. Bio
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Documentary Now!
Documentary Now!
Lorne Michaels was
70+ in Documentary Now!
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 20 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Lorne Michaels was
69+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Up All Night
Up All Night
Lorne Michaels was
66+ in Up All Night
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2011
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Lorne Michaels was
66+ in Portlandia
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Lorne Michaels was
64+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of To Love and Die
To Love and Die
Lorne Michaels was
64+ in To Love and Die
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 30 2008
Poster of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
Lorne Michaels was
63+ in Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Lorne Michaels was
61+ in 30 Rock
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters
Lorne Michaels was
61+ in Sons & Daughters
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Lorne Michaels was
60+ in Miley's New Year's Eve Party
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 31 2004
Poster of The Tracy Morgan Show
The Tracy Morgan Show
Lorne Michaels was
59+ in The Tracy Morgan Show
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of The Colin Quinn Show
The Colin Quinn Show
Lorne Michaels was
57+ in The Colin Quinn Show
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 11 2002
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Lorne Michaels was
48+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Lookwell
Lookwell
Lorne Michaels was
46+ in Lookwell
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall
Lorne Michaels was
44+ in The Kids in the Hall
as 'Producer, Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 1989
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Lorne Michaels was
37+ in Late Night with David Letterman
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Lorne Michaels was
30+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Lorne Michaels was
22+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967