Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Colin Jost
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Colin Jost made an impact.
Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor, most notably known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He joined SNL as a writer in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of Weekend Update since 2014. Jost also served as a co-head writer for the show from 2012 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2022.
2005: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2005, Colin Jost became a staff writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live.
2009: Writing Supervisor for SNL
From 2009, Colin Jost worked as SNL's writing supervisor.
2009: New Face at Just for Laughs
In 2009, Colin Jost was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.
2010: Appears at Montreal Just for Laughs
In 2010, Colin Jost appeared at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.
2011: Appears at Chicago Just for Laughs
In 2011, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival.
2012: Co-Head Writer for SNL
From 2012, Colin Jost worked as co-head writer for SNL.
2012: Appears at Chicago and Montreal Just for Laughs
In 2012, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival and the Montréal festival.
2013: Asked to do Weekend Update
During the summer hiatus following the 2012–2013 season, executive producer Lorne Michaels asked Jost if he could do the Weekend Update feature.
March 1, 2014: Replaces Seth Meyers on Weekend Update
On March 1, 2014, Colin Jost replaced Seth Meyers as the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
2014: Co-Anchor of Weekend Update
In 2014, Colin Jost became the co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
2015: Donates to Buttigieg's campaign
In 2015, Colin Jost donated money to Pete Buttigieg's mayoral reelection campaign.
2015: Leaves Co-Head Writer position
In 2015, Colin Jost left his position as co-head writer for Saturday Night Live.
2015: Staten Island Summer
In 2015, Colin Jost wrote the screenplay of and played a minor role in the comedy film Staten Island Summer.
January 2016: Opened for Liam McEneaney
In January 2016, Colin Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
2017: Returns as Head Writer
From 2017, Colin Jost returned as co-head writer for SNL.
September 2018: Co-hosted Primetime Emmy Awards
In September 2018, Colin Jost co-hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards along with Michael Che.
2018: Advertising Campaign for Izod
In late 2018, Colin Jost and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared in an advertising campaign for Izod.
March 4, 2019: Appears on WWE's Monday Night Raw
On March 4, 2019, Colin Jost, along with Michael Che, appeared on WWE's Monday Night Raw as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35 and got involved in a storyline with wrestler Braun Strowman.
July 2020: Releases "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir"
In July 2020, Colin Jost released his memoir titled "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir," which became a New York Times Bestseller.
2020: Portrays Pete Buttigieg on SNL
In 2020, Colin Jost portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg during the Democratic Party presidential primaries on SNL.
October 23, 2021: Longest-Serving Anchor on Weekend Update
On October 23, 2021, Colin Jost broke Seth Meyers' record to become the longest-serving anchor in the history of the Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.
2021: Portrays Roger Goodell on SNL
During the 2021 NFL season, Colin Jost portrayed Roger Goodell on SNL.
2022: Leaves Head Writer position again
In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live, alongside Michael Che.
April 27, 2024: Hosts White House Correspondents' Dinner
On April 27, 2024, Colin Jost hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a 20-minute monologue roasting Trump and Biden, and joking about his marriage with Scarlett Johansson.
July 31, 2024: Hosts "Pop Culture Jeopardy!"
On July 31, 2024, it was announced that Colin Jost would host the game show "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on Amazon Prime Video.
2024: Cameo in "Fly Me to the Moon"
In 2024, Colin Jost made a cameo in the film "Fly Me to the Moon", which starred his wife Scarlett Johansson.
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