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| Alex Moffat | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alex Moffat |
| Birth date | 25 March 1982 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, Impressionist (entertainment), Writer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
Alex Moffat is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for impressions of public figures. He has appeared in television, film, and voice roles, and has performed with improvisational troupes and sketch companies. Moffat's career connects to institutions and artists across Chicago, New York City, and the Los Angeles entertainment scenes.
Moffat was born in Chicago and raised in the North Shore suburbs near Evanston and Skokie. He attended local schools and participated in youth theater productions alongside regional companies such as the Goodman Theatre and programs affiliated with the Chicago Cultural Center. For higher education, he studied at institutions in the Midwest with links to performance programs associated with Northwestern University, DePaul University, and community conservatories that feed talent into the Second City and iO Theater ecosystems. Early influences included comedians and actors who emerged from Chicago such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert, Maya Rudolph, and Bill Murray.
Moffat developed his craft in improvisation and sketch comedy, collaborating with troupes in the Chicago improv circuit including companies related to The Second City, iO Chicago, and Annoyance Theatre. He worked with peers who trained with mentors from the Groundlings and with veteran improvisers linked to Del Close and Keith Johnstone. Moffat toured and performed in festivals alongside artists from the Upright Citizens Brigade, Impro Theatre, and comedy festivals such as the Just for Laughs festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. As his profile rose, he made appearances on television programs and pilots connected to networks like NBC, ABC, Fox, and streaming platforms including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Moffat joined the cast of Saturday Night Live produced at Studio 8H in 30 Rockefeller Plaza, becoming part of an ensemble with established and emerging performers associated with earlier and contemporary cast members such as Kenan Thompson, Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Beck Bennett, Cecily Strong, Colin Jost, Michael Che, Mikey Day, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and Bowen Yang. On Saturday Night Live, he performed celebrity impressions, sketches, and recurring characters tied to topical subjects covered by hosts and musical guests like John Mulaney, Bill Hader, Paul McCartney, Adele, Taylor Swift, and hosts drawn from politics and sports such as Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, LeBron James, and Tom Brady. The show's production involved writers and producers connected to Lorne Michaels, Robert Smigel, Seth Meyers, and the SNL Band tradition. Moffat's work on the program linked him with sketch series alumni from Saturday Night Live across decades including Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Martin Short, Dana Carvey, and Phil Hartman.
Beyond Saturday Night Live, Moffat appeared in television series and films tied to studios such as Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and independent producers showcased at festivals like Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. He contributed voice work in animated projects alongside performers known for voice acting in productions by Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and series on Adult Swim and Nickelodeon. His acting credits connect him with filmmakers and showrunners who worked on projects with casts including Adam Driver, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, John Krasinski, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Carell, Jason Sudeikis, and Paul Feig.
Moffat's personal life has intersected with colleagues from comedy and television who have backgrounds at institutions such as The Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He has relationships and social ties with performers and creatives who attended events hosted at venues like the Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and industry gatherings associated with the Writers Guild of America and the SAG-AFTRA. His residence and life between Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles reflect the tri-coastal pattern common to contemporary performers.
Moffat's public image stems from impressions and characters that respond to cultural and political figures, drawing comparisons to impressionists and sketch performers such as Dana Carvey, Frank Caliendo, Darrell Hammond, Jay Pharoah, and Fred Armisen. Critics and commentators in publications linked to the New York Times, The Washington Post, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Vulture have noted his contributions to ensemble sketches and celebrity impersonations. His fan base overlaps with audiences who follow contemporary sketch comedy on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Reddit, and streaming services that distribute clip compilations and highlights from Saturday Night Live.
Category:American comedians Category:American male actors Category:Saturday Night Live cast members