Lorne Michaels - Actor Profile

Lorne Michaels

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Updated: Apr 11, 2026
30Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1944
Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lorne Michaels, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Lorne Michaels Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lorne Michaels reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lorne Michaels's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Lorne Michaels's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lorne Michaels Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lorne Michaels's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lorne Michaels has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Lorne Self Flop Similar →
2025 I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not Self Hit Similar →
2025 Downey Wrote That Self Flop Similar →
2025 SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Self Hit Similar →
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self - Executive Producer Super Hit Similar →
2024 Will & Harper Self Hit Similar →
2024 In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon Self Hit Similar →
2022 The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Belushi Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 Cracked Up Self Hit Similar →
2018 Love, Gilda Self Hit Similar →
2017 Sandy Wexler Testimonial Average Similar →
2016 The Last Laugh Self Hit Similar →
2015 I Am Chris Farley Self Hit Similar →
2015 Live from New York! Self Average Similar →
2014 The Last Impresario Self Average Similar →
2012 Paul Simon: Under African Skies Self Hit Similar →
2011 Inside Portlandia Self Flop Similar →
2010 Saturday Night Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again Self Flop Similar →
2007 Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Self Flop Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self Flop Similar →
2005 Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation Self Hit Similar →
1999 Man on the Moon Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1996 The Kids In The Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sick - Flop Similar →
1994 The Story of Lassie Self Flop Similar →
1989 Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Canadian Conspiracy Self Flop Similar →
1978 The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash Sleazy Merchandiser Hit Similar →

Lorne Michaels - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lorne Michaels?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lorne Michaels is "The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Lorne Michaels acted in?

Lorne Michaels has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lorne Michaels?

Other notable films include "Saturday Night", "Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music", and "Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live".

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