Saturday night live Bring the likes of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler and Tina Fey into our living room.
Comparatively speaking, only a handful of ordinary actors are black. They were once the “who’s who” of great comedies. But who is the best? Unfortunately, not everyone can be included in this list, which assesses not only the impact their sketches have had on the entertainment industry, but also how their careers after leaving the show have had. how.
Damon Wayan
because Vibrant and fragrantpeople often forget my wife and children damon wayans star is an actor Saturday night live From 1985 to 1986. Eddie Murphy arrived on set not long after he left, and he had too much to fill.
His Greatest (or Not Greatest) Moments Saturday night live Just as Wayans was infuriated by creative disagreements with the show’s moderators, he wrote the script for the skit “Mr. Monopoly,” playing an outspoken cop as an effeminate gay man. . This will be his last appearance.
Over the past 10 years, he has surprised and delighted TV viewers Vibrant and fragrant His iconic characters like Homey D. Clown and Blaine Edwards (“The Men in the Movie”) have delivered some of the best comedy TV shows in prime time.
Garrett Morris
Garrett Morris joined John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, Jane Curtin, Chevy Chase, joining the original cast in 1975, along with Gilda Radner. He remained on the show until 1980, most notably as Dominican baseball player Chico Escuela for the New York Mets. Escuela speaks a little English, and the sketch focuses on his catchphrase, “Baseball…is fine with me…”. Also, his “News for the Deaf” is a favorite show that he doesn’t sign but shouts at the newscasts.
After leaving the show in 1980, Morris had a number of television and film roles. But two of his most memorable roles were the lead. Martin with my uncle Jamie Foxx Show.
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Known for impersonating Barack Obama, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, Jay Pharoah was dubbed a “breakout actor” when he debuted in 2010. Pharaoh can impersonate them all. them, making him a fan favorite for 7 years. His famous sketch that packs all the impressions and showcases his talent is “Rappers’ Meeting” in the Weekend Update, where Jay-Z posed for 50 Cents, TI , DMX, Lil Wayne, Will Smith, Nikki Minaj Talk to Drake for relationship advice.
After leaving the show in 2016, he continued to wow audiences on the late-night talk show, and still Sing And join the fun.
leslie jones
Focus on trying to hire at least one black actress, Saturday night live Leslie Jones was hired as a screenwriter, but her controversial 2014 weekend update segment on dating issues pointed the camera directly at her. Jones made the most of the opportunity and was promoted to a full cast member in May of that year, making her the oldest person to become a full cast member at the age of 47.
Jones’ most memorable sketch was ‘Celebrity: Naked and Scared’, where she was left alone in the woods gamethrone After star Peter Dinklage arrived, she yelled, “It’s nice to have a cool breeze on me.”
In 2017 and 2018, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress.
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For more than six years, co-writer Michael Che has been the mainstay of SNL’s weekend updates. His comedic chemistry with Colin Jost is undeniable. He was the first African-American co-manager of Weekend Update.
One of Che’s controversial sketches was when he disguised himself as a liberal white woman but did not bother to change his appearance. Wearing a white wig and scarf, he tries to understand what it feels like to be a privileged white woman.
Although his career did not break into mainstream cinema, he did appear in Top five Join former actor Chris Rock and guest commentator on Wrestlemania 35.
Tracy Morgan
first appeared on Martin In 1994, Tracy Morgan demonstrated a unique style of raw comedy as Hussle Man. The audience didn’t know what to think of him. But from 1996 to 2003, Saturday night live, Tracy Morgan confused and delighted audiences with sketches like Astronaut Jones and outrageous Maya Angelou. But his classic, “Brian Ferrell’s Safari Planet,” leaves viewers in the dark.
In 2006, Morgan starred in 30 rocks Join forces with Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. He also starred in arrested,little boyAnd longestyardAn instant rating stealer, Morgan is one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved comedians.
Chris kicks
Eddie Murphy’s patron Chris Rock stars in Saturday night live Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, David Spade and Rob Schneider (Bad Boys Saturday night live) from 1990 to 1993. But of these talented people, Rock has found a way to let the spotlight shine brightest on him. Some of his most famous characters and sketches are Nat X, “The White Man’s Guide to Surviving the Apollo Nights,” and Martin Luther King Jr. Day sketches. updated over the weekend on the absurdity of racism.
In 1996, he published causing painAfter that, Chris Rock rose to fame and became a comedy legend. Along with the critically acclaimed TV series, everyone hates chris and movies madagascar, 4 . damage weaponAnd ninja of beverly hillsThe Rock is one of the most sought-after comedians in the entertainment industry.
Maya Rudolph
The daughter of the famous singer Minnie Riperton, Maya Rudolph has always been a sketchy chameleon who can play any role at any time with the same effect – Disgusting and contagious laughter. Whether it was Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Scott Joplin or the unemployed Aunt Jemima, she brought countless laughs and tears to countless late-night audiences. She helped create some of the most memorable sketches Saturday night live From 2000 to 2007.
After she left, her popularity only increased, with the participation of actors like bridesmaids And adults 2.
Kenan Thomson
With over 17 years on the show, Kenan Thompson is SNL’s longest-serving actor. Before SNL, he was on Nickelodeon’s highest rated show, Kenan and Kyle.
Beloved for sketches like “Black Jeopardy,” “Scared Straight Inmate,” and “What Up With That?” his funny? With Jheri’s curls and three-piece suit, Thompson is the mainstay Saturday night live.
In the comedy skit show Late Night, he appeared in most of the skits. career Saturday night live.
Eddie Murphy
Maybe every other generation of us is lucky enough to have comedic genius, and after 1980 Saturday night live For season six, a 19-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, joins a whole new cast alongside Gilbert Gottfried, Gail Matthews, Joe Piscopo, Anethlie, Charles Rocket and Danny Dillion.
An Eddie Murphy single easily revived a Saturday night skit show that already had fleeting ratings. He is best known for characters and sketches like Mr. Robinson, Gambit, Velvet Jones, Buckwheat from “Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood” and the classic sketch “James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party”.
But the New York stage is too small for the superstar. In 1984, Murphy left the show to become an epic movie star. Whether it’s his stand-up comedy, fainting And rough. or his box office revenue beverly hill police,48 hours, HarlemnightAnd to AmericaMurphy has been a major draw at the box office for 35 years. That not only makes him the best black actor Saturday night live But arguably the best cast ever.