Best SNL Cast Members
Best Snl Cast Members is a structured entertainment dataset with 18 entries. Its fields include Cast Member, Tenure, Seasons. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 18 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Cast Member, Tenure, Seasons, Signature Characters, Post-SNL Fame.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Seasons range
- 1 to 10
- Across 18 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Cast Member, Tenure, and Seasons across entertainment entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 18 downloadable records
Cast Member↕ | Tenure↕ | Seasons↕ | Signature Characters↕ | Post-SNL Fame↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eddie Murphy | 1980-1984 | 4 | Buckwheat, Mister Robinson, Gumby, James Brown Celebrity Hot Tub | Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, Shrek - biggest movie star to come from SNL |
Tina Fey | 2000-2006 | 6 | Weekend Update anchor, Sarah Palin impression | 30 Rock, Mean Girls writer, Emmy-winning showrunner |
Will Ferrell | 1995-2002 | 7 | More Cowbell, Harry Caray, Alex Trebek, Robert Goulet, George W. Bush | Anchorman, Elf, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers |
Bill Hader | 2005-2013 | 8 | Stefon, Vincent Price, Weekend Update city correspondent | Barry (HBO), Trainwreck, Inside Out |
Phil Hartman | 1986-1994 | 8 | Bill Clinton, Frank Sinatra, Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer, Anal Retentive Chef | NewsRadio, The Simpsons (Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz) |
John Belushi | 1975-1979 | 4 | Samurai Futaba, Joe Cocker impression, Olympia Cafe (Cheeseburger) | Animal House, The Blues Brothers - original Not Ready for Prime Time Player |
Dan Aykroyd | 1975-1979 | 4 | Bass-O-Matic, Two Wild and Crazy Guys, Julia Child bleeding | Ghostbusters, Blues Brothers, Trading Places |
Mike Myers | 1989-1995 | 6 | Wayne Campbell (Wayne's World), Dieter (Sprockets), Linda Richman | Austin Powers, Shrek, Wayne's World movies |
Dana Carvey | 1986-1993 | 7 | Church Lady, Garth Algar, George H.W. Bush, Hans and Franz, Grumpy Old Man | Wayne's World, The Dana Carvey Show |
Chris Farley | 1990-1995 | 5 | Matt Foley (van down by the river), Chippendales audition with Swayze | Tommy Boy, Black Sheep - died 1997 |
Adam Sandler | 1990-1995 | 5 | Opera Man, Canteen Boy, Hanukkah Song, Cajun Man | Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Uncut Gems, massive box office star |
Amy Poehler | 2001-2008 | 7 | Weekend Update anchor, Hillary Clinton, Kaitlin, one-legged Dennis Kucinich wife | Parks and Recreation, Inside Out, Golden Globes host |
Kristen Wiig | 2005-2012 | 7 | Gilly, Target Lady, Dooneese, Aunt Linda, Penelope | Bridesmaids (wrote and starred), Wonder Woman 1984 |
Kate McKinnon | 2012-2022 | 10 | Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Bieber, Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Ghostbusters, Barbie, two-time Emmy winner |
Eddie Izzard-era Chevy Chase | 1975-1976 | 1 | Weekend Update I'm Chevy Chase and you're not, pratfalls as Gerald Ford | Fletch, Vacation movies, Community |
Gilda Radner | 1975-1980 | 5 | Roseanne Roseannadanna, Emily Litella, Baba Wawa, Lisa Loopner | First SNL cast member hired, died 1989, namesake of Gilda's Club |
Eddie's era Norm Macdonald | 1993-1998 | 5 | Weekend Update anchor, Burt Reynolds on Celebrity Jeopardy, Bob Dole | Norm Macdonald Live, Dirty Work, died 2021 |
Maya Rudolph | 2000-2007 | 7 | Beyonce, Donatella Versace, Whitney Houston, Kamala Harris | Bridesmaids, Big Mouth, Loot |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Best SNL Cast Members organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 18 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 18 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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