Saturday Night Live: Canadians who have joined the SNL cast or hosted
Veronika Slowikowska of Barrie, Ont., is the latest Canadian to join Saturday Night Live. Here's a look at other Canadians who joined the show, either as cast members or hosts.
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Here's a look at some famous Canadians that were cast members and hosts of Saturday Night Live. Barrie, Ontario's Veronika Slowikowska is the latest Canadian to be cast in the iconic show.
Veronika Slowikowska The Barrie, Ontario native will be one of five new cast members joining the iconic sketch comedy show in its 51st season.
Slowikowska has gained attention for her viral sketch comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram, and for her recurring role on FX comedy ‘What We Do in the Shadows.’
Canadian actor and comedian Veronika Slowikowska poses for a portrait on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dan Aykroyd Born in Ottawa, Aykroyd was originally hired as a writer for SNL but became a cast member by the debut, and was on the show from 1975-1979.
Canadian-American comedian Dan Aykroyd prepares to demonstrate the 'Super Bass-O-Matic' on a sketch from the TV comedy show 'Saturday Night Live', 1976. (Edie Baskin/Warner Bros./Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Martin Short Short was born in Hamilton, Ontario and attended McMaster University. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2019. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1984-1985.
From left: Martin Short as Ed Grimley and Ringo Starr as Unlucky Man during "The Unlucky Man" skit on December 8, 1984. (Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Phil Hartman The Brantford, Ontario native was an SNL cast member from 1986 to 1994, and was known for his many impressions from Ronald Reagan, Phil Donahue and Bill Clinton.
Phil Hartman as former U.S. president Bill Clinton during the "Press Conference" skit on March 12, 1994. (Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Norm MacDonald The actor, writer and standup comedian was born in Quebec City and moved to Ottawa as a teenager. He was a SNL cast member from 1993-1998.
Norm MacDonald during the 'Weekend Update' skit on April 12, 1997. (Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Mike Myers Mike Myers was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and appeared on several Canadian before becoming an SNL cast member from 1989-1995. Some of Myers’ famous roles include Wayne Campbell from “Wayne’s World” and Dieter on Sprockets.
From left: Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell, Dana Carvey as Garth Algar during "Wayne's World" skit on April 11, 1992. (Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank)
Margot Kidder Kidder was born in Yellowknife, N.W.T. and she famously played Lois Lane in the 1978 ‘Superman’ film.
Margot Kidder as Lois Lane during the ‘St. Mickey's K of C’ skit on March 17, 1979. (Fred Hermansky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Catherine O’Hara O’Hara grew up in Toronto, and was an SNL cast member for one week before she quit to continue her work on SCTV. She never filmed an episode. O’Hara hosted SNL on April 13, 1991 and on October 31, 1992.
Catherine O'Hara as Amanda Caldicott, Tim Meadows as Professor Halloway during the 'Frank Gannon, P.I. P.I.' skit on April 13, 1991. (Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)
John Candy (host) John Candy was born in Newmarket, Ontario and grew up in Toronto. The actor hosted SNL on October 22, 1983.
John Candy appears on stage, October 22, 1983. (Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Leslie Nielsen (host) Nielsen was born in Regina, lived in the Northwest Territories and Edmonton as a child, and later studied in Toronto. The actor hosted SNL on February 18, 1989.
Leslie Nielsen during the monologue on February 18, 1989 (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Wayne Gretzky (host) The hockey legend was born in Brantford, Ontario and played for the Indianapolis Racers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers.
Wayne Gretzky during the monologue rehearsal on May 13, 1989. (Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Michael J. Fox (host) Actor Michael J. Fox hosted Saturday Night Live on March 16, 1991, where David Spade impersonated him in a ‘Back to the Future’ skit. Fox was born in Edmonton and then his family settled in Burnaby, B.C.
From left: Michael J. Fox as Ronnie Stilson, Mike Myers as graduate during the 'Central High Class Reunion' skit on March 16, 1991 (Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Kiefer Sutherland (host) Sutherland was born in London, England to Canadian parents and moved to Toronto with his mother in 1975. The actor hosted SNL on November 2, 1991.
From left: Kiefer Sutherland as Denny, Kevin Nealon as Jack during the 'Phone Illiteracy' skit on November 2, 1991. (Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Ryan Reynolds (host) The Vancouver native hosted Saturday Night Live on Oct. 3, 2009.
The "Ryan Reynolds" episode aired on October 3, 2009. (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Justin Bieber (host) Born in London, Ontario and raised in Stratford, Bieber hosted SNL on February 9, 2013, and performed as a musical guest in 2010 and 2020.
Superstar Justin Bieber guest hosts Saturday Night Live on February 9, 2013. (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Jim Carrey (host) The actor was born in Newmarket, Ontario and grew up in Scarborough. He auditioned for Saturday Night Live for the 1980–81 season, but he was not selected. He hosted SNL in 2011 and 2014.
Jim Carrey during the monologue on October 25, 2014. (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Seth Rogen (host) The actor, comedian and filmmaker was born in Vancouver. He hosted Saturday Night Live on October 6, 2007, and again on April 12, 2014. He crashed a 2017 episode during James Franco’s opening monologue, along with Jonah Hill and Steve Martin.
Actor Seth Rogen during the monologue on October 6, 2007 (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Sandra Oh (host) The actor was born in Nepean, Ontario and was in ‘Grey's Anatomy’ from 2005–2014.
Sandra Oh became the first Asian-Canadian woman to host Saturday Night Live on March 30, 2019. (Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Ryan Gosling (host) Actor and musician Ryan Gosling was born in London, Ontario and began his acting career at age 13. He hosted Saturday Night Live three times, in 2015, 2017 and 2024.
Ryan Gosling during the Monologue on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images)
