Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bill Hader
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bill Hader made an impact.
Bill Hader is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and director, best known for his tenure on Saturday Night Live (2005-2013). He gained recognition for his celebrity impressions and memorable characters, particularly Stefon on Weekend Update. His work on SNL earned him multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Peabody Award. Since leaving SNL, Hader has continued to be a prominent figure in comedy and acting.
1933: King Kong Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose the 1933 film, King Kong, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1938: Bringing Up Baby Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose the 1938 film, Bringing Up Baby, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1943: Five Graves to Cairo aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose Billy Wilder's 1943 movie, Five Graves to Cairo, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1950: Rashomon Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose Akira Kurosawa's 1950 movie, Rashomon, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1951: The Lavender Hill Mob Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose the 1951 film, The Lavender Hill Mob, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1952: Singin' in the Rain Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose the 1952 film, Singin' in the Rain, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1953: The Band Wagon Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose the 1953 film, The Band Wagon, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1970: Brewster McCloud Aired
In 2011, Bill Hader chose Robert Altman's 1970 movie, Brewster McCloud, to screen for the whole family during the Essentials, Jr. program.
1999: Moved to Los Angeles
In 1999, Bill Hader moved to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking.
2001: PA on James Dean
In 2001, Bill Hader worked as a production assistant on the film James Dean.
2002: PA on Spider-Man and Collateral Damage
In 2002, Bill Hader worked as a production assistant on the films Spider-Man and Collateral Damage.
March 2003: Started Comedy Classes at Second City
In March 2003, Bill Hader began attending comedy classes at improvisational comedy enterprise the Second City with friends.
2003: Post-Production Assistant on The Surreal Life
From 2003 to 2006, Bill Hader was a post-production assistant on the VH1 reality show The Surreal Life.
2004: PA on Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
In 2004, Bill Hader worked as a production assistant on the documentary Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy.
October 1, 2005: SNL Debut
On October 1, 2005, Bill Hader made his debut on Saturday Night Live as a featured player.
2005: Cast member on SNL
In 2005, Bill Hader became a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2006: Post-Production Assistant on The Surreal Life
From 2003 to 2006, Bill Hader was a post-production assistant on the VH1 reality show The Surreal Life.
2006: Film Debut in You, Me and Dupree
In 2006, Bill Hader made his film debut in the comedic film You, Me and Dupree.
2007: Roles in Superbad, Knocked Up, Hot Rod, and The Brothers Solomon
In 2007, Bill Hader played Officer Slater in Superbad, Katherine Heigl's character's editor in Knocked Up, Dave in Hot Rod, and a biker in The Brothers Solomon.
2007: Supporting Roles in Hot Rod and Superbad
In 2007, Bill Hader took supporting roles in Hot Rod and Superbad.
2008: Supporting Role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
In 2008, Bill Hader played a supporting role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
2008: The Line on Crackle, Audiobook, Tim and Eric Awesome Show
In 2008, Bill Hader starred in and co-wrote The Line on Crackle, lent his voice to the audiobook of Sarah Vowell's The Wordy Shipmates, and appeared on Tim and Eric Awesome Show.
2008: Peabody Award for Saturday Night Live
In 2008, Bill Hader won a Peabody Award in Political Satire for his participation in Saturday Night Live.
May 29, 2009: Release of Spider-Man one-off The Short Halloween
On May 29, 2009, the Spider-Man one-off The Short Halloween, penned by Bill Hader and Seth Meyers, was released.
2009: Supporting Role in Adventureland
In 2009, Bill Hader had a supporting role in Adventureland.
2009: Films Adventureland and Paul
In 2009, Bill Hader re-teamed with Superbad director Greg Mottola in the comedy film Adventureland.
2009: Emmy Award for South Park
In 2009, Bill Hader, as one of the series producers, won the Emmy Award for Best Animated Series for South Park.
October 14, 2010: 30 Rock Live Episode
On October 14, 2010, Bill Hader played Kevin, Matt Damon's copilot, in the live episode of 30 Rock.
2011: Hosted Essentials, Jr. on Turner Classic Movies
From 2011 to 2014, Bill Hader hosted Essentials, Jr. on Turner Classic Movies.
2011: Documentary Filmed During Production of South Park Episode
In 2011, a documentary titled 6 Days to Air was filmed during production of the South Park episode "HumancentiPad", and Bill Hader appeared in it.
July 19, 2012: Emmy Nomination for SNL
On July 19, 2012, Bill Hader received his first nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on Saturday Night Live.
February 2013: Decision to leave SNL
In February 2013, Bill Hader informed the cast and crew of his decision to leave SNL after eight seasons, citing the challenges of balancing work in Los Angeles with raising his children.
May 18, 2013: Final episode of SNL
On May 18, 2013, Bill Hader's final episode on SNL aired, marking the end of his eight-season run on the show. Hader expressed that it was a difficult but necessary decision.
2013: Left SNL
In 2013, Bill Hader left the cast of Saturday Night Live after being a cast member since 2005.
2013: Voice acting in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs sequel
In 2013, Bill Hader reprised his role as Flint Lockwood and the FLDSMDFR in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs sequel.
2013: Star Trek Into Darkness
In 2013, Bill Hader voiced the USS Vengeance computer in the science fiction film Star Trek Into Darkness.
2013: Voiced Flint Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
In 2013, Bill Hader voiced the character of Flint Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.
October 11, 2014: Returns to host SNL
On October 11, 2014, Bill Hader returned to Saturday Night Live as a host, with musical guest Hozier.
2014: Hosted Essentials, Jr. on Turner Classic Movies
From 2011 to 2014, Bill Hader hosted Essentials, Jr. on Turner Classic Movies.
2014: Leading Role in The Skeleton Twins
In 2014, Bill Hader played a leading role in The Skeleton Twins.
December 2015: Voice of BB-8 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In December 2015, it was reported that Bill Hader and Ben Schwartz provided the voice of BB-8 in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', credited as "BB-8 vocal consultants".
2015: Leading Role in Trainwreck
In 2015, Bill Hader played a leading role in Trainwreck.
2015: Star and producer of Documentary Now!
In 2015, Bill Hader started as a star and producer of the IFC mockumentary comedy series Documentary Now! along with Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers.
2015: Voices Fear in Inside Out
In 2015, Bill Hader voiced the character Fear in the Disney/Pixar film 'Inside Out'. Hader also appeared in Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Captain Seth Dozerman and reunited with Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers for the IFC mockumentary series Documentary Now!.
2016: Supporting Role in The BFG
In 2016, Bill Hader had a supporting role in The BFG.
2016: Minor role in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
In 2016, Bill Hader played a minor supporting role in The Lonely Island's film 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping', produced by Judd Apatow.
2017: Voices Alpha 5 in Power Rangers
In 2017, Bill Hader voiced Alpha 5 in the film version of 'Power Rangers'.
March 17, 2018: Hosts SNL again
On March 17, 2018, Bill Hader hosted Saturday Night Live for another time, with Arcade Fire as the musical guest.
2018: Co-Created Barry
In 2018, Bill Hader co-created the HBO dark comedy series Barry with Alec Berg. He also played the title role as Barry Berkman, and served as producer, writer and director.
2018: Co-creates and stars in Barry
In 2018, Bill Hader co-created with Alec Berg and began starring in the HBO dark comedy series 'Barry'. He received eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the series.
2019: Leading Role in It Chapter Two
In 2019, Bill Hader played an adult Richie Tozier in It Chapter Two.
2022: Emmy Nomination for Curb Your Enthusiasm
In 2022, Bill Hader was Emmy-nominated for his guest role in Curb Your Enthusiasm.
June 2023: Invited to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2023, Bill Hader was invited to become a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also had a cameo role in the film 'Beau is Afraid'.
March 2024: Stars in The Cat in the Hat remake
In March 2024, it was announced that Bill Hader will star as the titular character and serve as an executive producer in the animated remake of Dr. Seuss' 'The Cat in the Hat'.
February 14, 2025: Declines invitation to Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special
On February 14, 2025, Bill Hader declined an invitation to the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special due to scheduling conflicts.
2026: Upcoming role in The Cat in the Hat
In 2026, Bill Hader is scheduled to be in The Cat in the Hat.
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