Seth Meyers
Born 1973 · Age 52
American comedian, writer, actor, producer and late-night host best known for Saturday Night Live (2001–2014) and hosting NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014–present).
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Life & Career Timeline
Born in Evanston, Illinois
Seth Adam Meyers was born in Evanston, IL to Hilary Claire (a French teacher) and Laurence Meyers Jr. (finance).
Moved to Okemos, Michigan (lived ages 4–10)
Lived in Okemos between ages four and ten; attended Edgewood Elementary School.
Grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire
After Okemos, Seth grew up in Bedford, NH where he spent his adolescence.
Graduated Manchester High School West (approx.)
Completed high school in Manchester, New Hampshire (approximate year based on subsequent college graduation in 1996).
Started performing improv at Northwestern
Began doing improv with the Mee-Ow Show while a student at Northwestern, launching his comedy career.
Joined Boom Chicago (Amsterdam) as cast member
Performed with English-language improv troupe Boom Chicago in Amsterdam after college; also a member of Preponderate and ImprovOlympic earlier.
Graduated Northwestern University (BA)
Earned a BA in film and television production from Northwestern University; member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and performed with the Mee-Ow Show improv group.
Recruited to Saturday Night Live cast
Joined the Saturday Night Live cast (featured player) in 2001, launching his national TV career.
Auditioned for Weekend Update co-anchor (lost to Amy Poehler)
Auditioned for the Weekend Update desk when Jimmy Fallon left; Amy Poehler was selected instead.
Won Celebrity Poker Showdown (season 3)
Won the third season of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown and donated the $100,000 prize to the Jimmy Fund.
Published Spider-Man one-off: The Short Halloween
Co-wrote a Spider-Man one-off with Bill Hader; illustrated by Kevin Maguire; published by Marvel Comics.
Promoted to SNL Writing Supervisor
Named writing supervisor at SNL at the start of season 31 (Oct 1, 2005).
Refused SNL contract that would limit on-camera work
Around 2006 his cast contract was up and he declined an offer that would have kept him as head writer without on-camera Weekend Update duties; he risked leaving the show to get Update.
Assumed Weekend Update co-anchor (with Amy Poehler)
After Tina Fey's departure, Meyers became Weekend Update co-anchor at the start of the 2006–2007 season.
Became SNL co-head writer
Appointed co-head writer (shared with Tina Fey and others) on January 14, 2006.
Performed notable impressions and recurring SNL characters
Notable impression and character work included Sarah Palin sketches writing, impersonations (Anderson Cooper, John Kerry, Ryan Seacrest, Donald Trump Jr., etc.) and recurring characters like Boston Powers and Appalchian ER receptionist.
Supported and picketed during WGA strike
Publicly supported the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike and picketed in solidarity.
Wrote sketches for Tina Fey's Sarah Palin impersonation
During the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, wrote the Sarah Palin sketches performed by Tina Fey that became widely noted.
Hosted the Webby Awards (first time)
Hosted the Webby Awards in 2008.
Became solo Weekend Update anchor
Started anchoring Weekend Update solo when Amy Poehler went on maternity leave; solo anchor through 2013.
Peabody Award (SNL)
SNL received a Peabody Award in 2009; Meyers was part of the SNL team.
Hosted the Webby Awards (second time) and Microsoft meeting
Hosted the Webby Awards again and hosted the Microsoft Company Meeting at Safeco Field.
Won Writers Guild of America Award (SNL)
Part of SNL writing team that won WGA Award for Comedy/Variety series (2009).
SNL nominated/won multiple awards across years
During Meyers' Tenure SNL and its writing accrued multiple WGA wins (2007, 2009, 2010) and Emmy nominations; Meyers is credited on many nominations and wins.
Co-created The Awesomes (Hulu)
Along with Mike Shoemaker, created the animated half-hour series The Awesomes; premiered on Hulu in August 2013 (development and creation around 2009–2013).
Hosted ESPY Awards (2010)
Hosted the 2010 ESPY Awards on ESPN.
Acted in films including 'American Dreamz' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'
Film appearances (supporting roles) across 2004–2014 including American Dreamz (2006) and Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008).
Hosted ESPY Awards (2011)
Hosted the 2011 ESPY Awards for a second consecutive year.
Named Northwestern homecoming parade grand marshal
Served as grand marshal for Northwestern University's homecoming parade.
Won Primetime Emmy Award (Original Music & Lyrics)
As part of SNL, won Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for 'Justin Timberlake Monologue'.
Keynote speaker at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Delivered the keynote speech at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and made remarks referencing Osama bin Laden and Donald Trump (one day before bin Laden raid).
Surpassed Tina Fey as longest-serving Weekend Update anchor (record at the time)
By 2012 Meyers had surpassed Tina Fey as the longest-serving Weekend Update anchor until later surpassed in 2021 by Colin Jost.
Started Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions (company noted in deals)
His production company Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions is credited on deals and production credits (exact founding date not specified, referenced in later overall deal).
Became head writer/anchor tenure totals
By the time he left SNL in 2014, Meyers had served ~9 seasons as head writer and 8 seasons on Weekend Update, and 13 seasons total in the cast.
Announced as New Late Night host
NBC announced Meyers as the successor to Jimmy Fallon as host of Late Night, with start planned for 2014.
Engaged to Alexi Ashe
Became engaged to girlfriend of five years, attorney Alexi Ashe (engagement announced July 2013).
The Awesomes premiered on Hulu (series creator/executive producer)
Animated series The Awesomes (co-created with Mike Shoemaker) aired on Hulu beginning August 2013; Meyers was creator/writer/executive producer.
Married Alexi Ashe on Martha's Vineyard
Married in a Jewish ceremony on September 1, 2013, on Martha's Vineyard.
Hosted the 66th Primetime Emmys — high-profile awards hosting milestone
Hosting the Emmys elevated Meyers' profile as a late-night host and awards personality.
Hosted 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
Hosted the 2014 (66th) Primetime Emmy Awards.
Return cameo on SNL (May 17, 2014)
Made a cameo on SNL after leaving the cast (May 17, 2014).
Final episode as SNL cast member / Weekend Update anchor
Performed his final episode on Saturday Night Live on February 1, 2014 after a 13-season run; co-stars joined him at Weekend Update.
Announced Fred Armisen as 8G Band leader
Revealed former SNL colleague Fred Armisen would be bandleader for The 8G Band on Late Night.
Debut as Late Night host
Assumed hosting duties of Late Night with Seth Meyers on February 24, 2014; first guest was Amy Poehler.
Co-created Documentary Now! (co-creator/executive producer)
Co-creator and executive producer of Documentary Now!, a mockumentary series (credited 2015 onward).
Joined film and TV voice/acting roles across years
Accumulated multiple film and TV acting credits from 2004 onward (Appearances in films and series across 2004–2024).
Birth of first son, Ashe Olson Meyers
Seth and Alexi welcomed their first son, Ashe Olson Meyers, at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan on March 27, 2016.
Delivered Northwestern Commencement Address
Gave the commencement address at Northwestern University in 2016.
SNL cameo (August 17, 2017, Weekend Update Summer Edition)
Appeared in a Weekend Update Summer Edition cameo in August 2017.
Hosted 75th Golden Globe Awards
Hosted the 75th Golden Globe Awards in January 2018.
Birth of second son, Axel Strahl Meyers (lobby birth)
Second son Axel Strahl Meyers was born unexpectedly in the lobby of the family's apartment building on April 8, 2018.
Hosted and returned to SNL as host
Hosted Saturday Night Live on October 13, 2018 (first time hosting since leaving the cast).
Seth publicly discovered family name history on 'Finding Your Roots'
Revealed his family's original surname (Trakianski) and immigrant origins on 'Finding Your Roots' (episode aired Feb 19, 2019).
Netflix special 'Lobby Baby' as stand-up special
Released stand-up special and used subject matter of new fatherhood; garnered Emmy nomination.
Documentary Now! recognized with Emmy nominations
Documentary Now! gained Emmy nominations and acclaim with Meyers as co-creator and executive producer.
Won Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Talk Show (Late Night)
Late Night with Seth Meyers won Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Talk Show in 2019/2020 cycle (awards noted 2020 and 2021 wins).
Released Netflix special 'Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby'
Stand-up special 'Lobby Baby' released on Netflix in 2019 (also earned Emmy nomination for writing).
Cameo in the feature film 'Late Night' (2019)
Appeared as himself in the 2019 film 'Late Night' (cameo).
Critics' Choice Television Awards wins for Late Night
Late Night with Seth Meyers won Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Talk Show in 2020 and again in 2021.
Late Night: 'Lobby Baby' received Emmy nomination for writing
'Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby' was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special at the Emmys (2020).
Signed overall deal with NBCUniversal / renewed Late Night through 2025
Meyers' production company Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions signed an overall deal with NBCUniversal and he renewed his Late Night deal through 2025.
Announced birth of daughter Adelaide Ruth Meyers (bathtub home birth)
Meyers announced on Late Night the home birth (bathtub) of his daughter Adelaide Ruth on November 24, 2021.
Published memoir 'I'm Not Scared, You're Scared'
Released the book 'I'm Not Scared, You're Scared' (Penguin Books) on March 15, 2022.
Participated in new podcast with Lonely Island (announced 2024)
Hosts 'The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast' discussing SNL Digital Shorts; Rolling Stone reported an April 2024 launch.
Launched podcast 'Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers'
Seth and his brother Josh released the first episode of their podcast about family vacations on June 27, 2023.
Hosted 'Strike Force Five' podcast to support WGA staff during strike
Hosted a multi-host comedy podcast (Strike Force Five) with other late-night hosts from Aug 30 to Oct 10, 2023 to raise money for staff affected by the WGA strike.
Panel participation / PaleyFest (Late Night) with Andy Samberg
Appeared with Andy Samberg at PaleyFest LA for Late Night related panel appearances (2024).
Released HBO/Max special 'Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking'
Stand-up/special 'Dad Man Walking' released in 2024 (nominated for a Golden Globe in 2025).
Hosts and produces documentary/series work (ongoing)
Continues as host of Late Night and executive producer on series including Documentary Now! and other productions through Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions.
Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance in Stand-Up TV
Nominated for the 2025 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for 'Dad Man Walking'.
Named Emmy nominee (Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series) for 'Corrections'
Listed as a 2025 Emmy nominee in Short Form for Late Night with Seth Meyers: Corrections (Television Academy listing).
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