Colin Jost

Colin Jost

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJun 29, 1982
BiographyColin Kelly Jost (born June 29, 1982) is an American comedian, writer, and actor. Jost has been a staff writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2005, and co-anchor of Weekend Update since 2014. He also served as one of the show's co-head writers from 2012 to 2015 and later came back as one of the show's head writers in 2017 until 2022, alongside Michael Che.

In 2025, Jost received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the College of Staten Island, CUNY, in recognition of his contributions to comedy, television, and community service.

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Known For

Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

as Colin Jost
The Emmy Awards
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The Emmy Awards

as Host
Pop Culture Jeopardy!
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Pop Culture Jeopardy!

as Host
Inside Jokes
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Inside Jokes

as Colin Jost
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update
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Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update

as Weekend Update Anchor
The Pole
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The Pole

as Cocoa

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