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Colin Jost
Emmy-Winning Comedian & Writer | Co-Anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update" | Bestselling Author of A Very Punchable Face | Former Head Writer, Saturday Night Live
Colin Jost is one of the most recognizable voices in American comedy, the Emmy-winning writer who has anchored Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" for over a decade. A former SNL head writer, bestselling author of A Very Punchable Face, and 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner headliner, he brings razor-sharp timing and disarming charm to every stage. Audiences leave thoroughly entertained.
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Colin Jost biography
Colin Jost is one of the most recognizable voices in American comedy, the Emmy-winning writer and performer who has anchored Saturday Night Live’s legendary “Weekend Update” desk for more than a decade. Sharp, quick, and effortlessly charming, he has spent his career turning the week’s headlines into some of the most quoted comedy on television, and become a fixture of American pop culture in the process.
Entertainment speaker Colin Jost has been part of Saturday Night Live since 2005, rising from staff writer to co-head writer and, since 2014, co-anchor of “Weekend Update” alongside Michael Che. One of the longest-serving cast members in the show’s history, he is a two-time Primetime Emmy winner with nineteen nominations, along with multiple Writers Guild Awards and two Peabody Awards. His signature blend of polished delivery and self-deprecating wit has made him a defining figure of modern late-night comedy, and one of its most in-demand live performers.
From the Harvard Lampoon to Weekend Update
A Staten Island native, Jost graduated from Harvard University, where he served as president of the storied humor magazine the Harvard Lampoon, a launching pad for generations of American comedy writers. In 2020 he published the New York Times bestselling memoir A Very Punchable Face, a funny and candid account of his upbringing and his path to SNL, and in 2024 he headlined the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, one of comedy’s highest-profile stages. Beyond SNL he has written for The New Yorker, co-wrote and starred in the film Staten Island Summer, and appeared in movies including Coming 2 America and Tom & Jerry. In 2025 he received an honorary doctorate from the College of Staten Island in recognition of his contributions to comedy and his community.
As a speaker and performer, Colin Jost brings the same razor-sharp timing and disarming charm that have made him a television favorite, whether headlining an event, hosting, or sitting down for a candid and hilarious conversation. He offers audiences an insider’s look at the craft of comedy and the wild ride of writing live television every week, sharp and good-natured takes on culture, media, and current events, and stories from two decades at the center of American entertainment. Audiences leave thoroughly entertained, and feeling like they’ve spent the evening with one of the funniest people in the country.
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In a format built around conversation and comedy, Jost takes audiences behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live and "Weekend Update," sharing stories from two decades at the heart of American comedy. Whether in a moderated Q&A or a solo set, he offers his signature sharp, self-deprecating humor and an insider's perspective on one of television's most iconic shows.
Drawing on his years as an SNL head writer, Jost pulls back the curtain on what it takes to write and perform comedy under relentless weekly deadlines. He shares how the SNL machine really works, how jokes get made (and cut), and the creativity, collaboration, and grace under pressure required to put on live television, insights that resonate well beyond comedy.
As the anchor who turns the week's headlines into punchlines, Jost offers audiences a sharp, good-natured comedic perspective on politics, media, and the moment we're living through. It's the same fast, funny, and fair-minded take that has made "Weekend Update" appointment viewing, tailored to entertain and disarm any crowd.
Drawing on his bestselling memoir, Jost shares the funny, surprising, and self-deprecating stories behind his journey from Staten Island to Harvard to the SNL desk. Part comedy, part storytelling, it's an entertaining and personal look at ambition, failure, family, and finding your way in one of the toughest businesses there is.
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FAQs on Booking Colin Jost
Why Colin Jost?
Booking Colin Jost brings audiences a genuine comedy star and one of the most familiar faces on American television. For more than a decade, his work anchoring SNL's "Weekend Update" has made him a household name, and his quick wit, polished delivery, and self-deprecating charm translate seamlessly from screen to stage. A two-time Emmy winner, bestselling author, and headliner of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, he can host, headline, or hold a room in conversation with equal ease. For events seeking world-class entertainment and star power, he is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. He is an ideal choice for corporate events, galas, and conferences. To bring Colin Jost to your next event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
Who is Colin Jost?
Colin Jost is an American comedian, writer, and actor best known for his long tenure on NBC's Saturday Night Live. A staff writer since 2005 and co-anchor of "Weekend Update" since 2014, he also served as one of the show's head writers and is a two-time Primetime Emmy winner. A Harvard graduate and former president of the Harvard Lampoon, he is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir A Very Punchable Face, headlined the 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and is a touring stand-up comedian. He is married to actor Scarlett Johansson.
What is Colin Jost's book A Very Punchable Face about?
A Very Punchable Face is Colin Jost's New York Times bestselling memoir, published in 2020. In a series of funny, candid, and self-deprecating essays, Jost recounts his childhood on Staten Island, his years at Harvard and the Harvard Lampoon, and his long road through the ranks of Saturday Night Live, from nervous young writer to co-anchor of "Weekend Update." Along the way he shares behind-the-scenes stories from SNL and reflections on comedy, family, and the many embarrassments of his life, delivered with the same wit that made him a television star.
What topics does speaker Colin Jost cover?
Colin Jost is a comedian and entertainer whose appearances center on comedy, storytelling, and conversation, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Saturday Night Live and "Weekend Update," the craft of writing live television, and a comedic take on culture and current events. He is ideal for corporate events, galas, conferences, and moderated conversations. To book Colin Jost as a speaker, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
How to book Colin Jost as a keynote speaker?
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Can I book Colin Jost for a virtual keynote?
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