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Ego Nwodim

Ego Nwodim is an American actress and comedian best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL). She joined SNL in 2018 for its 44th season and has been a regular cast member since. Nwodim's work primarily focuses on sketch comedy and acting.


March 10, 1988: Ego Nwodim's Birth

On March 10, 1988, Egobunma Kelechi Nwodim, also known as Ego Nwodim, was born.

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2006: Graduation from Eastern Technical High School

In 2006, Ego Nwodim graduated from Eastern Technical High School in Essex, Baltimore County, Maryland.

2016: Named one of the New Faces at Just for Laughs festival

In 2016, Ego Nwodim was named one of the New Faces at the Just for Laughs festival. She also performed at the CBS Diversity Showcase in 2016.

2017: Supporting roles in television and Funny or Die sketch

In 2017, Ego Nwodim had supporting roles on television including Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. She also impersonated Maya Angelou in a Funny or Die sketch that year.

September 21, 2018: Joins Saturday Night Live

On September 21, 2018, Ego Nwodim's addition to the cast of Saturday Night Live was announced.

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September 8, 2020: Promotion to Repertory Player on Saturday Night Live

On September 8, 2020, Ego Nwodim was promoted to a repertory player ahead of the forty-sixth season of Saturday Night Live.

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April 5, 2025: FCC Fine Following Weekend Update Segment

On April 5, 2025, Ego Nwodim was reportedly fined by the FCC following a Weekend Update segment on Saturday Night Live.

May 17, 2025: Wears Palace shirt after FA Cup Victory

On May 17, 2025, Ego Nwodim wore a Crystal Palace shirt with Eze's name on it after Crystal Palace's victory in the 2025 FA Cup final.