History of Colin Jost in Timeline
Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Joining SNL in 2005 as a writer, he became co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014. He also held the position of co-head writer for SNL from 2012-2015, and again from 2017-2022. His career is largely defined by his contributions to SNL as both a writer and on-screen personality.
June 29, 1982: Colin Jost Born
On June 29, 1982, Colin Kelly Jost was born. He is known as an American comedian, writer, and actor.
2000: Graduates from Regis High School
In 2000, Colin Jost graduated from Regis High School in Manhattan, where he was the editor of the school newspaper, The Owl.
2004: Graduates from Harvard University
In 2004, Colin Jost graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, after studying history and literature.
2005: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2005, Colin Jost became a staff writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL).
2005: Joins Saturday Night Live Writing Team
In 2005, Colin Jost secured a writing position at NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) after sending in a writing packet.
2009: Becomes SNL Writing Supervisor
In 2009, Colin Jost became the writing supervisor for Saturday Night Live.
2009: Selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival
In 2009, Colin Jost was selected as a "New Face" at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.
2010: Appears at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival
In 2010, Colin Jost appeared at the Montréal Just for Laughs festival.
2011: Appears at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival
In 2011, Colin Jost appeared at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival.
2012: Appears at the Chicago and Montréal Just for Laughs festivals
In 2012, Colin Jost appeared at both the Chicago and Montréal Just for Laughs festivals.
2012: Named Co-Head Writer for SNL
In 2012, Colin Jost became co-head writer for Saturday Night Live.
2013: Asked to do Weekend Update
During the summer hiatus following the 2012-2013 season, Lorne Michaels asked Colin Jost to do the Weekend Update feature.
March 1, 2014: Replaces Seth Meyers on Weekend Update
On March 1, 2014, Colin Jost replaced Seth Meyers as co-anchor on Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
2014: Becomes Weekend Update Co-Anchor
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 Role at SNL
In 2015, Colin Jost stepped down as one of the co-head writers for Saturday Night Live.
2015: Writes and Appears in "Staten Island Summer"
In 2015, Colin Jost wrote the screenplay and played a minor role in the comedy film "Staten Island Summer".
January 2016: Opens for Liam McEneaney
In January 2016, Colin Jost opened for comedian Liam McEneaney's album recording at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
May 2017: Starts Relationship with Scarlett Johansson
In May 2017, Colin Jost began a relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson.
2017: Returns as SNL Head Writer
In 2017, Colin Jost regained his status as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.
September 2018: Co-hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards
In September 2018, Colin Jost co-hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards alongside Michael Che.
2018: Appears in Izod Advertising Campaign
In late 2018, Colin Jost and 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 and Michael Che appeared on WWE's Monday Night Raw as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35 and became involved in a storyline with Braun Strowman, leading to their participation in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania.
May 2019: Engaged to Scarlett Johansson
In May 2019, Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson became engaged.
July 2020: Releases Memoir "A Very Punchable Face"
In July 2020, Colin Jost released his memoir, "A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir", which became a New York Times Bestseller.
October 2020: Marries Scarlett Johansson
In October 2020, Colin Jost married Scarlett Johansson at their New York home.
2020: Portrays Pete Buttigieg on SNL
In 2020, Colin Jost portrayed his friend Pete Buttigieg during the Democratic Party presidential primaries on Saturday Night Live.
August 2021: Welcomes Son with Scarlett Johansson
In August 2021, Scarlett Johansson gave birth to their son with Colin Jost.
October 23, 2021: Breaks Record as Longest-Serving Anchor
On October 23, 2021, Colin Jost broke Seth Meyers' record for being the longest-serving anchor in the history of the Weekend Update segment on SNL.
2021: Portrays Roger Goodell on SNL
During the 2021 NFL season, Colin Jost portrayed Roger Goodell on Saturday Night Live.
2022: Steps Down as SNL Head Writer
In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as head writer at Saturday Night Live.
2022: Leaves Head Writer Role at SNL Again
In 2022, Colin Jost left his position as one of the head writers for Saturday Night Live.
2023: Purchases Staten Island Ferry Boat
In 2023, Colin Jost and Pete Davidson purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat, the MV John F. Kennedy, which was later used in the film Screamboat.
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 that roasted Trump and Biden, celebrated the free press, and joked about his married life.
July 31, 2024: Named Host of "Pop Culture Jeopardy!"
On July 31, 2024, it was announced that Colin Jost would be the host of 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.
2024: Surfing Competition at the Summer Olympics
In 2024, Colin Jost, an avid surfer, was sent to Tahiti by NBC Sports for their coverage of the surfing competition at the Summer Olympics but left early due to health issues.
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