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MICHAEL CHE

MICHAEL CHE

Repertory Player/Weekend Update Co-Anchor Bio

Michael Che serves as "Weekend Update" anchor and returns for his 10th season as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live."

Named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People, Che's first hour-long comedy special, "Michael Che Matters," was released in 2016 on Netflix. It hit number one twice on the platform, first upon its initial release and then again in 2020. Che's second hour-long Netflix special, "Michael Che: Shame the Devil," was released in 2021.

In 2021, Che debuted his own original Max sketch comedy series, "That Damn Michael Che," for which he stars, writes and executive produces. The show's second season launched in 2022.

Che has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for his writing on "SNL." In 2018, he co-hosted NBC's live Emmy Awards telecast alongside Colin Jost. He and Jost also hosted a number of special edition episodes of "Weekend Update" on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

Prior to his time on "SNL," Che was a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and appeared alongside Chris Rock in the 2014 feature "Top Five."

When Che is not in front of the camera, he tours the world headlining live stand-up shows.

Che is from New York City, and his birthday is May 19.

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