History of Seth Meyers in Timeline

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Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers is an American comedian, television host, writer, actor, and producer, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. Before Late Night, he was a prominent figure on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2001 to 2014. He served as a cast member, head writer, and anchor of the Weekend Update segment. His work on SNL and Late Night has solidified his position as a leading comedic voice in American television.

2 days ago : Conan O'Brien to appear on Seth Meyers' Late Night; No show next week.

Conan O'Brien is nearing his first appearance on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'. The show will be off the air this week, May 26-30. Fans eagerly await O'Brien's appearance.

December 28, 1973: Seth Meyers' Birth

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

1996: Graduates from Northwestern University

In 1996, Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University 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 (SNL).

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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 chosen instead.

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 Boston-based Jimmy Fund.

2005: Promoted to Writing Supervisor at SNL

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

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January 2006: Becomes Co-Head Writer at SNL

In January 2006, Seth Meyers was promoted to co-head writer at 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 became the anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.

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2007: Head Writer and Weekend Update Co-Anchor

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

2007: Supports Writers Guild of America strike

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

2008: SNL sketches for Sarah Palin

During the 2008 United States presidential election, Seth Meyers wrote the sketches for Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live.

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2008: Solo Anchor for Weekend Update

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

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2008: Hosts Webby Awards

In 2008, Seth Meyers hosted the Webby Awards.

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

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

Spider-Man: The Short Halloween (2009) #1
Spider-Man: The Short Halloween (2009) #1

2009: Hosts Webby Awards and Microsoft Meeting

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

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.

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2010: Hosts 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, making jokes about Osama bin Laden and Donald Trump.

2011: Grand Marshal at Northwestern Homecoming Parade

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

May 12, 2013: Announced as Late Night Host

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

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July 2013: Alexi Ashe becomes assistant district attorney

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, Alexi Ashe.

August 2013: The Awesomes Airs on Hulu

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

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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 on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.

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February 1, 2014: Final SNL episode

On February 1, 2014, Seth Meyers performed in his final episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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February 10, 2014: Announces The 8G Band

On February 10, 2014, Seth Meyers announced that Fred Armisen would lead his house band, "The 8G Band," on Late Night.

February 24, 2014: Assumes Late Night Role

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

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2014: Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards

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

2014: Leaves Saturday Night Live and starts Late Night

In 2014, Seth Meyers left Saturday Night Live, where he served as head writer and Weekend Update anchor, and became the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC.

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2014: Leaves Weekend Update

In 2014, Seth Meyers left Weekend Update mid-season.

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 for disparaging women's sports.

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March 27, 2016: Birth of First Son

On March 27, 2016, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe's first son, Ashe Olson Meyers, was 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: Mocked Trump

In 2016, Seth Meyers mocked Donald Trump.

April 8, 2018: Birth of Second Son

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

During an interview with Jake Tapper on the December 4, 2018, episode of Late Night, Seth Meyers discussed his wife's Jewish faith and how their children are growing up Jewish.

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2018: Hosts Golden Globe Awards

In 2018, Seth Meyers hosted the 75th Golden Globe Awards.

2018: Hosts Saturday Night Live

In 2018, Seth Meyers returned to host Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon as the musical guest.

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November 24, 2021: Birth of Daughter

On November 24, 2021, Seth Meyers announced the birth of his daughter, Adelaide Ruth Meyers, during Late Night's Corrections segment.

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June 27, 2023: Releases Family Trips Podcast

On June 27, 2023, Seth Meyers and his brother Josh released the first episode of their podcast, Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers.