Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels (born Lorne David Lipowitz; November 17, 1944) is a Canadian and American television and film producer, comedian, screenwriter and director. He created and produced Saturday Night Live (1975–1980, 1985–present) 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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| Known For | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.9774 |
| Birthday | 1944-11-17 |
| Place of Birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Also Known As | Lorne David Lipowitz, |
2022
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
8/7
Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this docu...
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The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
6.667/3
A mockumentary illustrating a supposed conspiracy to infiltrate American culture through employing Canadians in the U.S. entertainment industry.
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The Canadian Conspiracy
2024
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon
6.6/11
Chronicles the career of the titular Grammy Award-winning folk-pop singer-songwriter. The documentary also follows Simon’s journey creating his new al...
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In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon
1994
The Story of Lassie
8/1
Documentary about canine superstar Lassie, combining film clips, still photographs, home movies, archival footage and on-camera interviews with many f...
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The Story of Lassie
1996
The Kids In The Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sick
0/0
A half an hour doc shining light on the KITH during the making of their feature film, Brain Candy. Interviews go through the troupe’s formation, their...
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The Kids In The Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sick
2016
The Last Laugh
7/21
Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...
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The Last Laugh
2010
Saturday Night
7.909/22
With unprecedented access to the behind the scenes process of the writers, actors and producers, Franco and his crew document what it takes to create...
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Saturday Night
1978
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
6.78/107
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
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The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
2015
Live from New York!
5.9/22
Saturday Night Live has been reflecting and influencing life in the United States for forty years. LIVE FROM NEW YORK! goes deep inside this televisio...
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Live from New York!
1999
Man on the Moon
7.2/1986
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
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Man on the Moon
2015
I Am Chris Farley
7.112/98
I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City...
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I Am Chris Farley
2017
Sandy Wexler
5.466/590
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.
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Sandy Wexler
2005
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
8/7
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
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Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
2018
Love, Gilda
7.209/43
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved com...
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Love, Gilda
2011
Inside Portlandia
0/0
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Inside Portlandia
2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
7/8
This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebr...
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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
2020
Belushi
7/56
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Belushi
2019
Cracked Up
7.2/14
In Cracked Up we witness the effects adverse childhood experiences can have across a lifetime through the incredible story of actor, comedian, master...
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Cracked Up
2012
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
7.1/16
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for...
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies
2024
Will & Harper
7.38/108
When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true sel...
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Will & Harper
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.75/20
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
6.765/17
Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-...
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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
Downey Wrote That
0/0
Exploring the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."
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Downey Wrote That
2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
8/1
Following the departure of the show's original cast and creator after five seasons, SNL in the '80s is a look back at a decade of turbulent, often unc...
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Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
0/0
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches a...
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Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2010
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again
0/0
Documentary looking back at the history of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the years 2000-2009.
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Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again
2025
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
6.947/19
From his Saturday Night Live beginnings to a string of classic comedies, Chevy Chase has always had huge comedic range. He is also a complex and contr...
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I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
7.833/6
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts ret...
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Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
2026
Lorne
7.2/6
An unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The...
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Lorne
2014
The Last Impresario
5.5/4
Michael White might just be the most famous person you’ve never heard of. A notorious London theatre and film impresario, he produced over 300 shows a...
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The Last Impresario
2006
Laser Cats!
0/0
In the future, there was a nuclear war. And because of all the radiation, cats developed the ability to shoot lasers out of their mouths. Some will us...
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