Comedian

Colin Jost

Colin Kelly Jost is a writer, comedian and actor famous for his work on SNL's Weekend Update since 2014.

Colin Jost
Full Name
Colin Kelly Jost
Age
42
Birth Date
June 29, 1982
Zodiac
Cancer
Born
United States
Height
5' 10"

About

Colin Jost is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his long-running tenure on Saturday Night Live where he is one of the head writers. He is also the co-anchor for the show's 'Weekend Update' segment alongside Michael Che. Jost has also starred in many feature films such as Staten Island Summer and How to Be Single.

Colin Jost Timeline

1982
Colin Jost is Born
On June 29, 1982, Colin Jost was born in Staten Island, New York.
2001
Graduates from Harvard University
Jost graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in History and Literature.
2005
Joins the Writing Staff of Saturday Night Live
Jost joins the writing staff of Saturday Night Live and is promoted to Head Writer in 2012.
2017
Co-Anchor of Weekend Update
Jost takes over as co-anchor of the show's "Weekend Update" segment alongside Michael Che.
2018
Released Autobiography A Very Punchable Face
Jost releases his autobiography, A Very Punchable Face, which becomes a bestseller.
2019
Named Creative Consultant at NBC Universal
Jost is named Creative Consultant at NBC Universal and is said to be developing projects for Apple TV+.
2020
Marries Scarlett Johansson
Jost marries actress Scarlett Johansson. The couple had been dating since 2017.

5 Interesting Facts about Colin Jost

1.

Graduated Harvard University

Colin Jost graduated from Harvard University with a degree in 'Visual and Environmental Studies'.

2.

Started Writing for SNL at Age

At the age of 24, Colin Jost was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live. He would eventually become head writer in 2012 and co-anchor of Weekend Update in 2014.

3.

Won an Emmy for Writing

In 2009, Colin Jost won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for his work on Saturday Night Live.

4.

Published a New York Times Bestseller

In 2017, Colin Jost published his first book 'A Very Punchable Face' which went on to become a New York Times Bestseller.

5.

Hosted the 2018 Golden Globe Awards

In 2018, Colin Jost and his SNL cohort Michael Che hosted the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, making them the first duo to ever host the awards show.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Colin Jost birthday?

Colin Jost is an American comedian and actor who was born on June 29, 1982 and is currently 41 years old. He is best known for his work as a writer on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and as the host of the show's popular Weekend Update segment.

What is the Net Worth of Colin Jost?

Colin Jost has an estimated net worth of $10M. Known for his work as a writer, actor, and comedian, his wealth is primarily derived from his successful writing and film roles. He has also accrued wealth through brand endorsements and other business activities.