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- Born: November 17, 1944
- Full name: Lorne Michael Lipowitz
- College: University of Toronto
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Lorne Michaels is a television and film producer best known for creating the long running NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live. He has launched the careers of numerous actors and comedians such as: Eddie Murphy, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, Will Ferrell, and Chris Farley.
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Early Days
Michaels was born in Toronto, Canada and attended the University of Toronto. After graduation he came to Los Angeles to become a writer. He worked on such hits as Laugh In.Saturday Night
Michaels created the show NBC's Saturday Night which evolved into the popular show Saturday Night Live that continues today. Michaels has overseen the production of the show since its inception in 1977 and currently acts as showrunner and makes occasional cameo appearances.Beyond SNL
Michaels formed the production company Broadway Video in 1994. It currently produces the hits 30 Rock and Late Night with Conan O'Brien for television and has produced Wayne's World, Mean Girls and Enigma for film.Saturday Night Live Fast Facts
- Series premiere: October 11, 1975
- New episodes: Saturdays at 11:30 ET
- Alumni: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Steve Martin, Tina Fey
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Lorne Michaels Questions
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
How did Michael Jackson impact music? 1 AnswerHe was popular all over the world. Most of the people here in India, remembered him today hearing about his death and mourned. I have studied an interesting inf... read more -
Lorne Michaels Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1975: Saturday Night Live
- 1979: Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
- 1980: Gilda Live
- 1986: Three Amigos!
- 1992: Wayne's World
- 1995: Tommy Boy
- 1996: Black Sheep
- 1998: A Night at the Roxbury
- 2004: Mean Girls
- 2006: 30 Rock
- 2007: Baby Mama




