History of Seth Meyers in Timeline

Seth Meyers is an American comedian, television host, writer, actor, and producer best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. He gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2001 to 2014, where he served as head writer and Weekend Update anchor. Meyers transitioned from SNL to host his own late-night talk show, showcasing his comedic talent and sharp wit to a broader audience.

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December 28, 1973: Seth Meyers Born

On December 28, 1973, Seth Adam Meyers was born. He later became a comedian, television host, writer, actor, and producer.

1996: Graduation from Northwestern University

In 1996, Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University, where he majored in film and television production and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

2001: Joins Saturday Night Live Cast

In 2001, Seth Meyers joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL).

2004: Audition for Weekend Update

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

2004: Winner of 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: Promotion to Writing Supervisor at SNL

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

January 2006: Co-Head Writer at SNL

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

2007: Head Writer and Weekend Update Co-Anchor

In 2007, Seth Meyers became head writer for SNL and assumed the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler.

2007: Support for Writers Guild of America Strike

In 2007, Seth Meyers supported and picketed during the Writers Guild of America strike, expressing concerns about changing rules for watching television.

2008: SNL Sketches for Sarah Palin Impersonation

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Seth Meyers wrote the sketches for Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin on SNL, including the line "I can see Russia from my house."

2008: Solo Anchor of Weekend Update

In 2008, Seth Meyers became the solo anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, following Amy Poehler's departure.

2008: Hosts Webby Awards

In 2008, Seth Meyers hosted the Webby Awards.

May 29, 2009: Publication of Spider-Man One-Off

On May 29, 2009, a Spider-Man one-off comic book entitled The Short Halloween, penned by Seth Meyers and Bill Hader, was published.

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2009: Hosts Webby Awards and Microsoft Company Meeting

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

2009: Co-Anchoring Weekend Update Thursday

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

2010: Hosts ESPY Awards

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

April 2011: 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 Northwestern's Homecoming Parade

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

May 12, 2013: Announcement as 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's Office

Beginning in July 2013, Alexi Ashe worked as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, assigned to the Sex Crimes Bureau.

July 2013: Engagement to Alexi Ashe

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

August 2013: Premiere of The Awesomes on Hulu

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

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September 1, 2013: Marriage to 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 season, Cecily Strong joined Seth Meyers as co-anchor on 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, joined by several guests at the Weekend Update desk.

February 10, 2014: Fred Armisen as Bandleader

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

February 24, 2014: First Episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers

On February 24, 2014, Seth Meyers assumed his role as host of Late Night, with Amy Poehler as his first guest.

2014: Departure from SNL

In 2014, Seth Meyers departed from Saturday Night Live mid-season.

2014: Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards

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

June 2015: Surprise Appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers

In June 2015, Amy Poehler made a surprise appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers to mock Sports Illustrated sportswriter Andy Benoit.

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 City.

2016: Northwestern Commencement Address

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

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 unexpectedly in the lobby of their apartment building.

December 4, 2018: Discussion of Religious Identity

During an interview with Jake Tapper on the December 4, 2018, episode of Late Night, Seth Meyers discussed his religious identity, noting his wife is Jewish and their children are being raised in that faith.