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Jon Lovitz
NameJon Lovitz
Birth dateJuly 21, 1957
Birth placeLos Angeles, California
OccupationComedian, actor, singer

Jon Lovitz is an American comedian, actor, and singer, best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1990, alongside Dennis Miller, Mike Myers, and Dana Carvey. During his time on the show, he became known for his impressions of Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and Ted Kennedy. Lovitz's career has spanned over three decades, with appearances on The Simpsons, Friends, and Seinfeld. He has also worked with Rob Reiner on several projects, including A League of Their Own and North.

● Early Life

Jon Lovitz was born in Los Angeles, California, to a family of Jewish descent. He grew up in Tarzana, Los Angeles, and attended University High School (Los Angeles), where he was a classmate of Mara Wilson and Molly Ringwald. Lovitz later studied drama at the University of California, Irvine, and began his career in comedy at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago, alongside Charna Halpern and Del Close. He was also a member of the Groundlings, an improvisational comedy troupe that has spawned the careers of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Will Ferrell.

● Career

Lovitz's career in comedy took off when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1985, where he became known for his impressions of Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, and Michael Dukakis. He also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Arsenio Hall Show. Lovitz has worked with Eddie Murphy on several projects, including Beverly Hills Cop III and Boomerang. He has also made guest appearances on Married... with Children, The Larry Sanders Show, and NewsRadio, alongside Dave Foley and Maura Tierney.

● Filmography

Lovitz has appeared in a wide range of films, including A League of Their Own, High School High, and Rat Race. He has also lent his voice to several animated films, including The Simpsons Movie, Shrek, and Hotel Transylvania. Lovitz has worked with Adam Sandler on several projects, including Little Nicky and Grown Ups 2. He has also appeared in films such as Coneheads, Trapped in Paradise, and Southland Tales, alongside Dwayne Johnson and Seann William Scott.

● Personal Life

Lovitz is a self-proclaimed Republican, and has been a vocal supporter of Mitt Romney and John McCain. He has also been involved in several charitable organizations, including the USO and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Lovitz has been in a relationship with Jessica Lowndes and has also dated Janice Dickinson and Annie Potts. He is a close friend of Rob Schneider and David Spade, and has appeared on their Netflix series, Real Rob and Lights Out with David Spade.

● Awards and Nominations

Lovitz has been nominated for several awards, including an Emmy Award for his work on Saturday Night Live. He has also won a American Comedy Award for his stand-up comedy special, Jon Lovitz: The Liar. Lovitz has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in Friends, and has also won a People's Choice Award for his work on The Simpsons. He has been recognized by the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. Lovitz has also been honored by the Comedy Central network, which has named him one of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time. Category:American comedians

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