History of Seth Meyers in Timeline

Seth Meyers is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. Before Late Night, he was a cast member and head writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2001 to 2014. During his time at SNL, he anchored the popular Weekend Update segment from 2006 until his departure in 2014. His career spans across various aspects of the entertainment industry, solidifying his presence as a prominent figure in comedy and late-night television.

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December 28, 1973: Seth Meyers Born

On December 28, 1973, Seth Adam Meyers was born. He is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster.

1996: Graduates from Northwestern University

In 1996, Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, where he majored in film and television production.

2001: Joins Saturday Night Live

In 2001, Seth Meyers became a cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.

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2004: Auditions for Weekend Update

In 2004, Seth Meyers auditioned to co-anchor Weekend Update with Tina Fey, but Amy Poehler was selected.

2004: Wins Celebrity Poker Showdown

In 2004, Seth Meyers won the third season of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown and donated the $100,000 prize to the Jimmy Fund.

2005: Promoted to Writing Supervisor at SNL

In 2005, Seth Meyers was promoted to writing supervisor on Saturday Night Live.

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January 2006: Named Co-Head Writer at SNL

In January 2006, Seth Meyers became a co-head writer for Saturday Night Live, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Harper Steele.

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2006: Becomes Weekend Update Anchor

In 2006, Seth Meyers began serving as an anchor of Saturday Night Live's news parody segment Weekend Update.

2007: Supports Writers Guild of America Strike

In 2007, Seth Meyers supported and picketed during the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike.

2007: Head Writer for SNL and Weekend Update Co-Anchor

In the 2006–2007 season, Seth Meyers became head writer for Saturday Night Live and assumed the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler.

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2008: Wrote Sketches for Tina Fey's Sarah Palin Impersonation

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Seth Meyers wrote the sketches for Tina Fey, who impersonated Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on SNL. He created the famed, if inaccurate, phrase uttered by Fey's Palin, "I can see Russia from my house."

2008: Solo Anchor for Weekend Update

From 2008, after Amy Poehler's departure, Seth Meyers became the solo anchor for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.

2008: Hosts the Webby Awards

In 2008, Seth Meyers hosted the Webby Awards.

May 29, 2009: Spider-Man One-Off Published

On May 29, 2009, The Short Halloween, a Spider-Man one-off penned by Seth Meyers and Bill Hader, was published. It was illustrated by Kevin Maguire.

2009: Hosts Microsoft Company Meeting and Webby Awards

In 2009, Seth Meyers hosted the Microsoft Company Meeting in Seattle and the Webby Awards.

2009: Co-Anchors Weekend Update Thursday

In fall 2009, Seth Meyers co-anchored two episodes of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday with Amy Poehler.

2010: Hosts the ESPY Awards

In 2010, Seth Meyers hosted the ESPY Awards on ESPN.

April 2011: Keynote Speaker at White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

In April 2011, Seth Meyers was the keynote speaker at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, where he made jokes about Osama bin Laden and Donald Trump.

2011: Grand Marshal for Homecoming Parade

In 2011, Seth Meyers served as the grand marshal for Northwestern University's homecoming parade.

May 12, 2013: Announced as New Host of Late Night

On May 12, 2013, NBC announced that Seth Meyers would become the new host of Late Night in 2014, succeeding Jimmy Fallon.

July 2013: Alexi Ashe joins Brooklyn DA

In July 2013, Alexi Ashe began working as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, assigned to the Sex Crimes Bureau.

July 2013: Engaged to Alexi Ashe

In July 2013, Seth Meyers became engaged to his girlfriend of five years, attorney Alexi Ashe.

August 2013: The Awesomes Airs on Hulu

In August 2013, The Awesomes, an animated series created by Seth Meyers and Mike Shoemaker, premiered on Hulu.

September 1, 2013: Marries Alexi Ashe

On September 1, 2013, Seth Meyers married Alexi Ashe in a Jewish wedding on Martha's Vineyard.

2013: Cecily Strong Joins Weekend Update

In the 2013–2014 season, Cecily Strong joined Seth Meyers as co-anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.

February 1, 2014: Final Episode of SNL

On February 1, 2014, Seth Meyers performed in his final episode of Saturday Night Live. Cecily Strong, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, and Fred Armisen joined him at the Weekend Update desk.

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February 10, 2014: Announces Fred Armisen as Bandleader

On February 10, 2014, Seth Meyers announced that Fred Armisen would be the bandleader for Late Night's house band, "The 8G Band".

February 24, 2014: Assumes Role on Late Night

On February 24, 2014, Seth Meyers officially began hosting Late Night, with Amy Poehler as his first guest.

2014: Hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2014, Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.

2014: Leaves Saturday Night Live

In 2014, Seth Meyers left Saturday Night Live, where he was a cast member from 2001 to 2014 and the head writer, as well as an anchor of the show's news parody segment Weekend Update from 2006 until he left in 2014.

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2014: Leaves Weekend Update Mid-Season

In the 2013–2014 season, Seth Meyers left Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update mid-season.

June 2015: Reunites with Poehler on Late Night to Mock Andy Benoit

In June 2015, Amy Poehler made a surprise appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers to join Meyers in mocking Sports Illustrated sportswriter Andy Benoit after he disparaged women's sports.

March 27, 2016: Birth of First Son, Ashe Olson Meyers

On March 27, 2016, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe welcomed their first son, Ashe Olson Meyers, born in Manhattan, New York.

2016: Delivers Commencement Address at Northwestern

In 2016, Seth Meyers delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University's graduation ceremony.

2016: Comments About Mocking Trump

In 2016, Seth Meyers's mocking of Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was later jokingly said to be the reason for Trump's later candidacy in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

April 8, 2018: Birth of Second Son, Axel Strahl Meyers

On April 8, 2018, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe's second son, Axel Strahl Meyers, was born in the lobby of their apartment building.

December 4, 2018: Discusses Family's Jewish Identity

On the December 4, 2018, episode of Late Night, Seth Meyers discussed that while he is not Jewish, his wife is, and their children are growing up Jewish.