Colin Jost
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Born on Staten Island, New York in 1982, Colin Jost is best known as co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, a chair he has held since 2014. He rose through the show as a writer, becoming head writer several times, and pairs on-air with Michael Che. Outside sketch he wrote and starred in the summer comedy Staten Island Summer (2015) and co-starred in the live-action Tom and Jerry (2021). His memoir A Very Punchable Face (2020) became a bestseller. He is one of the defining faces of late-night American comedy this decade.
Colin Jost
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Born on Staten Island, New York in 1982, Colin Jost is best known as co-anchor of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, a chair he has held since 2014. He rose through the show as a writer, becoming head writer several times, and pairs on-air with Michael Che. Outside sketch he wrote and starred in the summer comedy Staten Island Summer (2015) and co-starred in the live-action Tom and Jerry (2021). His memoir A Very Punchable Face (2020) became a bestseller. He is one of the defining faces of late-night American comedy this decade.
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The Breadwinner
Conor Ashford
2026
Film
The Bad Guys 2
Mr. Moon (voice)
2025
Film
Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark
Self - Host
2024
Film
Fly Me to the Moon
Senator Cook
2024
Film
Coming 2 America
Mr. Duke
2021
Film
Tom & Jerry
Ben
2021
Film
How to Be Single
Paul
2016
Film
Staten Island Summer
Officer Greg
2015
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Colin Jost and where are they from?
Colin Jost is 44 years old, born on June 29, 1982 in Staten Island, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Colin Jost?
Colin Jost is best known for roles in How to Be Single, Tom & Jerry, Coming 2 America.
How many movies has Colin Jost been in?
Over a 11-year career (since 2015), Colin Jost has appeared in 7 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Colin Jost's first movie?
The career of Colin Jost began with Staten Island Summer (2015).
What is Colin Jost's most recent movie or series?
Colin Jost's most recent release is The Breadwinner, which premiered on May 29, 2026.
Colin Jost
1982-06-29 · Staten Island, New York, USA
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.