Seth Meyers
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| Name | Seth Meyers |
| Birth date | December 28, 1973 |
| Birth place | Evanston, Illinois |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor, writer, producer |
Seth Meyers is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and as a former head writer for Saturday Night Live. He has worked with numerous notable comedians, including Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Jimmy Fallon. Meyers has also made appearances on various TV shows, such as The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has been influenced by comedians like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy.
● Early Life and Education
Seth Meyers was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Hillary Meyers and Laurence Meyers, and grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire. He attended Manchester High School West and later graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he became a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. During his time at Northwestern University, Meyers was influenced by comedians like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Dennis Miller. He also worked with the Mee-Ow Show, a sketch comedy group, alongside fellow comedian Peter Grosz.
● Career
Meyers began his career in comedy as a member of the ImprovOlympic improv group in Chicago, where he performed with comedians like Matt Besser and Ian Roberts. He later joined Saturday Night Live as a writer and cast member, working alongside Lorne Michaels, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler. During his time on Saturday Night Live, Meyers became known for his work on Weekend Update, a segment he co-anchored with Amy Poehler and later Cecily Strong. He has also made appearances on The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Real Time with Bill Maher.
● Filmography
Meyers has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including MacGruber, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and New Year's Eve. He has also lent his voice to animated films like The Mitchells vs. the Machines and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Meyers has worked with directors like Judd Apatow, Adam McKay, and Seth Gordon, and has appeared in films produced by Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures. He has also made guest appearances on TV shows like Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place.
● Awards and Nominations
Meyers has been nominated for numerous awards, including Emmy Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, and Critics' Choice Television Awards. He has won awards like the Peabody Award and the GLAAD Media Award, and has been recognized by organizations like the Human Rights Campaign and the American Civil Liberties Union. Meyers has also been nominated for awards alongside comedians like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Jimmy Fallon, and has worked with award-winning writers like Robert Smigel and Seth MacFarlane.
● Personal Life
Meyers is married to Alexi Ashe, a human rights lawyer, and they have two sons together. He is a supporter of organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Natural Resources Defense Council, and has been involved in various charity events, including the Stand Up to Cancer telethon. Meyers has also been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has worked with organizations like the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD. He has been friends with comedians like John Mulaney, Hannibal Buress, and Nick Kroll, and has made appearances at comedy festivals like the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.