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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 80 years old
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Poster of SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Lorne Michaels was 80 in SNL50: The Homecoming Concert as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2025
Poster of Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Lorne Michaels was 80 in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2025
Poster of Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas
Lorne Michaels was 80 in Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
Lorne Michaels was 79 in Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2024
Poster of Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Lorne Michaels was 79 in Mean Girls as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of Michael Che Matters
Michael Che Matters
Lorne Michaels was 72 in Michael Che Matters as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Masterminds
Masterminds
Lorne Michaels was 71 in Masterminds as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 2016
Poster of Brother Nature
Brother Nature
Lorne Michaels was 71 in Brother Nature as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Lorne Michaels was 71 in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 2015
Poster of Staten Island Summer
Staten Island Summer
Lorne Michaels was 70 in Staten Island Summer as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of Inside Out
Inside Out
Lorne Michaels was 70 in Inside Out as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2015
Poster of The Maya Rudolph Show
The Maya Rudolph Show
Lorne Michaels was 69 in The Maya Rudolph Show as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 2014
Poster of The Guilt Trip
The Guilt Trip
Lorne Michaels was 68 in The Guilt Trip as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 2012
Poster of Inside Portlandia
Inside Portlandia
Lorne Michaels was 67 in Inside Portlandia as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 2011
Poster of MacGruber
MacGruber
Lorne Michaels was 65 in MacGruber as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 2008
Poster of Baby Mama
Baby Mama
Lorne Michaels was 63 in Baby Mama as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Hot Rod
Hot Rod
Lorne Michaels was 62 in Hot Rod as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Lorne Michaels was 59 in Mean Girls as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 2004
Poster of Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation
Lorne Michaels was 58 in Lost in Translation as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Lorne Michaels was 57 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Enigma
Enigma
Lorne Michaels was 56 in Enigma as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
Lorne Michaels was 55 in The Ladies Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Superstar
Superstar
Lorne Michaels was 54 in Superstar as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Black Sheep
Black Sheep
Lorne Michaels was 51 in Black Sheep as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1995
Poster of Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy
Lorne Michaels was 50 in Tommy Boy as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1995
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Lorne Michaels was 49 in Lassie as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1993
Poster of Coneheads
Coneheads
Lorne Michaels was 48 in Coneheads as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1993
Poster of Frosty Returns
Frosty Returns
Lorne Michaels was 48 in Frosty Returns as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1992
Poster of Wayne's World
Wayne's World
Lorne Michaels was 47 in Wayne's World as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Lookwell
Lookwell
Lorne Michaels was 46 in Lookwell as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 1988
Poster of ¡Three Amigos!
¡Three Amigos!
Lorne Michaels was 42 in ¡Three Amigos! as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1986
Poster of Nothing Lasts Forever
Nothing Lasts Forever
Lorne Michaels was 39 in Nothing Lasts Forever as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of The Day Before
The Day Before
Lorne Michaels was 39 in The Day Before as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 1983
Poster of The Coneheads
The Coneheads
Lorne Michaels was 38 in The Coneheads as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1981
Poster of Gilda Live
Gilda Live
Lorne Michaels was 35 in Gilda Live as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1978
Poster of The Paul Simon Special
The Paul Simon Special
Lorne Michaels was 33 in The Paul Simon Special as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of The Beach Boys: It's OK
The Beach Boys: It's OK
Lorne Michaels was 31 in The Beach Boys: It's OK as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of Lily
Lily
Lorne Michaels was 28 in Lily as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1973
Poster of Untitled Chris Farley Biopic
Untitled Chris Farley Biopic
Lorne Michaels will be 80+ in Untitled Chris Farley Biopic as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Big Goodbye
The Big Goodbye
Lorne Michaels will be 80+ in The Big Goodbye as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Worst Man
Worst Man
Lorne Michaels will be 80+ in Worst Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bupkis
Bupkis
Lorne Michaels was 78+ in Bupkis as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 12 2022
Poster of Bust Down
Bust Down
Lorne Michaels was 77+ in Bust Down as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 10 2022
Poster of MacGruber
MacGruber
Lorne Michaels was 77+ in MacGruber as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 10 2021
Poster of Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon!
Lorne Michaels was 76+ in Schmigadoon! as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of Kenan
Kenan
Lorne Michaels was 76+ in Kenan as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2021
Poster of Mapleworth Murders
Mapleworth Murders
Lorne Michaels was 75+ in Mapleworth Murders as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 10 2020
Poster of Los Espookys
Los Espookys
Lorne Michaels was 74+ in Los Espookys as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 14 2019
Poster of Shrill
Shrill
Lorne Michaels was 74+ in Shrill as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 27 2019
Poster of Miracle Workers
Miracle Workers
Lorne Michaels was 74+ in Miracle Workers as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Documentary Now!
Documentary Now!
Lorne Michaels was 70+ in Documentary Now! as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2011
Poster of Portlandia
Portlandia
Lorne Michaels was 66+ in Portlandia as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Lorne Michaels was 61+ in 30 Rock as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters
Lorne Michaels was 61+ in Sons & Daughters as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of SNL Digital Shorts
SNL Digital Shorts
Lorne Michaels was 61+ in SNL Digital Shorts as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 03 2005
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Lookwell
Lookwell
Lorne Michaels was 46+ in Lookwell as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Lorne Michaels was 30+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Producer, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967