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Lorne Michaels

American television producer, writer, and actor

Born: American

Lorne Michaels is a Canadian and American television and film producer, comedian, screenwriter and director. He created and produced Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, since 1985) and produced the Late Night series (since 1993), The Kids in the Hall (from 1989 to 1995), and The Tonight Show (since 2014).

He has received 24 Primetime Emmy Awards from 112 nominations, holding the record as the most nominated individual in the award show's history.

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Canadian and American television producer, writer, and actor

Lorne Michaels's Historical Timeline

  1. Lorne Michaels is born

    Lorne Michaels, American american television producer, writer, and actor, known for canadian and american television producer, writer, and actor, was born on 1945-11-17.

  2. "Saturday Night Live" created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host

    Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American late-night sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. It premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the title NBC's Saturday Night.

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When was Lorne Michaels born?
Lorne Michaels was born on 1945-11-17 (American).
What is Lorne Michaels known for?
Canadian and American television producer, writer, and actor
What historical events involved Lorne Michaels?
Lorne Michaels was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Lorne Michaels is born, "Saturday Night Live" created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host.

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