History of Seth Meyers in Timeline
Seth Meyers is an American comedian, television host, writer, actor, and producer. He is best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and for his long tenure on Saturday Night Live (SNL). During his time at SNL (2001-2014), Meyers served as head writer and anchored the Weekend Update segment. He transitioned from SNL to host his own late-night talk show on NBC.
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: Graduation from Northwestern University
In 1996, Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, where he majored in film and television production and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
2001: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2001, Seth Meyers became a cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL).
2004: Audition for Weekend Update
In 2004, Seth Meyers auditioned to co-anchor Weekend Update with Tina Fey, but Amy Poehler was selected instead.
2004: Celebrity Poker Showdown Winner
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: Becomes Co-Head Writer
In January 2006, Seth Meyers became a co-head writer for SNL, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Harper Steele.
2006: Head Writer and Weekend Update Anchor
In 2006, Seth Meyers became the head writer for SNL and also the anchor of the Weekend Update segment.
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: Writers Guild of America Strike Support
In 2007, Seth Meyers supported and picketed during the Writers Guild of America strike.
2008: Solo Anchor of Weekend Update
From 2008 to 2013, Seth Meyers was the solo anchor of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, following Amy Poehler's departure.
2008: Hosts the Webby Awards
In 2008, Seth Meyers hosted the Webby Awards.
2008: Popularity of "Really!?! with Seth and Amy"
In 2008, after Amy Poehler's departure from Weekend Update, the "Really!?!" segment was revived several times when she returned as a guest.
May 29, 2009: Publication of Spider-Man One-Off
On May 29, 2009, The Short Halloween, a Spider-Man one-off penned by Seth Meyers and Bill Hader, was published.
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: 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: Homecoming Grand Marshal
In 2011, Seth Meyers served as the grand marshal for Northwestern University's homecoming parade.
May 12, 2013: Announced 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's Work as ADA
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 and his girlfriend of five years, Alexi Ashe, got engaged.
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.
September 1, 2013: Marriage to Alexi Ashe
On September 1, 2013, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe were married 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 until his departure.
February 1, 2014: Final episode of SNL
On February 1, 2014, Seth Meyers performed in his final episode of SNL. He was joined at the Weekend Update desk by Strong, Poehler, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, and Fred Armisen.
February 10, 2014: Bandleader Announcement
On February 10, 2014, Seth Meyers announced that Fred Armisen would be the bandleader for his house band, "The 8G Band."
February 24, 2014: Begins Hosting Late Night
On February 24, 2014, Seth Meyers began hosting Late Night, with Amy Poehler as his first guest.
2014: Departure from SNL and Hosting Late Night
In 2014, Seth Meyers departed from Saturday Night Live after being a cast member since 2001. He also began hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC in 2014.
2014: Departure from SNL
In 2014, Seth Meyers departed from Saturday Night Live.
2014: Hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards
In 2014, Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.
June 2015: Appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers
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.
March 27, 2016: Birth of Son, Ashe Olson Meyers
On March 27, 2016, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe's first son, Ashe Olson Meyers, was born in Manhattan, New York City.
2016: Trump Presidential Candidacy
In 2016, Donald Trump ran for US President, later jokingly attributed to the mocking he received from Seth Meyers in 2011.
2016: Northwestern Commencement Address
In 2016, Seth Meyers delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University's graduation ceremony.
April 8, 2018: Birth of 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 Religious Background
On December 4, 2018, during an interview with Jake Tapper on Late Night, Seth Meyers discussed his and his family's religious background.
2018: Hosts the Golden Globe Awards
In 2018, Seth Meyers hosted the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
2018: Returns to Host SNL
In 2018, Seth Meyers returned to host Saturday Night Live, with Paul Simon as the musical guest.
November 24, 2021: Birth of Daughter, Adelaide Ruth Meyers
On November 24, 2021, Seth Meyers announced the home birth of his daughter, Adelaide Ruth Meyers, during Late Night.
June 27, 2023: Release of "Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers" Podcast
On June 27, 2023, Seth and his brother Josh released the first episode of their podcast, Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers.
August 2025: Death of Frisbee
In August 2025, Seth Meyers' Italian Greyhound, Frisbee, died at the age of 14.
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