Biography
Colin Jost (born June 29, 1982) is an American writer and actor, known for his work on Saturday Night Live (2005–present). He has also starred in the films How to Be Single (2016), Tom & Jerry (2021), and Fly Me to the Moon (2024), the lattermost starred his wife Scarlett Johansson. Jost has been nominated for 19 Emmy Awards, winning two for his work on SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special in 2025.
Movies & TV Shows
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How to Be Single (2016) — Paul
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Tom & Jerry (2021) — Ben
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Coming 2 America (2021) — Mr. Duke
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The Kardashians (2022) — Self
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Fly Me to the Moon (2024) — Senator Cook
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The Bad Guys 2 (2025) — Mr. Moon (voice)
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Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Cameo (uncredited)
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Impractical Jokers (2011)
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self
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RBG (2018) — Self (footage from Saturday Night Live) (archive footage)
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RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) — Self - Special Guest
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Staten Island Summer (2015) — Officer Greg
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) — Self
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Jeopardy! (1984) — Self - Clue Presenter
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
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Will & Harper (2024) — Self
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
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The Oscars (1953) — Self
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Hot Ones (2015) — Self
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The Breadwinner (2026) — Conor Ashford
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WWE WrestleMania 35 (2019) — Self (Preshow)
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The Last Laugh (2016) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Lorne (2026) — Self
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Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party (2020) — Self
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Pop Culture Jeopardy! (2024) — Self - Host
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Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark (2024) — Self - Host
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Pop Culture Jeopardy! (2026) — Self - Host
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Gotham Comedy Live (2012) — Self - Comedian
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Mark Twain Prize (1999) — Self
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Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Summer Edition (2017) — Self - Anchor
- Worst Man