| Lorne Michaels Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 17, 1944 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Alice Barry |
Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American producer, comedian, screenwriter, and actor who is known as the mastermind behind the longest-running sketch comedy and variety show, Saturday Night Live (1975-1980, 1985-Present).
Born Name
Lorne David Lipowitz
Nick Name
Lorne
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
Canadian, American
Education
Lorne studied at Forest Hill Collegiate Institute.
In 1966, he graduated with a degree in English from University College of the University of Toronto.
Occupation
Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian
Family
- Father – Henry Abraham Lipowitz
- Mother – Florence Becker
- Siblings – Mark Lipowitz (Younger Brother) (Died), Barbara Lipowitz (Younger Sister)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
72 kg or 158.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lorne has dated –
- Rosie Schuster (1967-1980) – Michaels married comedy writer Rosie Schuster on October 5, 1971. But, they got divorced in 1980.
- Susan Forristal (1981-1987) – His 2nd marriage to Susan Forristal lasted from 1981 to 1987.
- Alice Barry (1990-Present) – In 1991, the SNL creator married Alice Barry. He is a father to sons Henry Michaels, Edward Michaels, and daughter Sophie Michaels.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned gray with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Short height
Lorne Michaels Favorite Things
- Cast Members On SNL – Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell
- Athletes On SNL – Michael Jordan, Joe Montana
Source – Daily Mail, Spin.com
Lorne Michaels Facts
- He has revealed that he regrets not hiring Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell on SNL.
- Lorne once worked as a joke writer for Woody Allen.
- He is close friends with Paul Simon, of the Simon & Garfunkel fame.
- Some reports suggest that he was born in a kibbutz in Israel (then British-mandate Palestine), and not in Toronto as widely reported.
- Alec Baldwin based the character of Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock on Michaels.
- During the 2021 Emmy Awards, he won the award for “Outstanding Variety Sketch Series” for Saturday Night Live.
- In December 2021, Lorne was honored with an award at the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors.
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