Colin Jost

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.

Known For

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Saturday Night Live

Jeopardy!

All Movies (14)

The Breadwinner2026 · as Conor Ashford
Lorne2026 · as Self
The Bad Guys 22025 · as Mr. Moon (voice)
Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark2024 · as Self - Host
Will & Harper2024 · as Self
Fly Me to the Moon2024 · as Senator Cook
Coming 2 America2021 · as Mr. Duke
Tom & Jerry2021 · as Ben
WWE WrestleMania 352019 · as Self (Preshow)
RBG2018 · as Self (footage from Saturday Night Live) (archive footage)
The Last Laugh2016 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
How to Be Single2016 · as Paul
Staten Island Summer2015 · as Officer Greg
Worst Man—

All TV Shows (22)

Pop Culture Jeopardy!2026 · as Self - Host
Pop Culture Jeopardy!2024 · as Self - Host
The Kardashians2022 · as Self
Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party2020 · as Self
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Summer Edition2017 · as Self - Anchor
Hot Ones2015 · as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self - Guest
Gotham Comedy Live2012 · as Self - Comedian
Impractical Jokers2011
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009 · as Self - Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race2009 · as Self - Special Guest
The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self
Mark Twain Prize1999 · as Self
WWE Pay Per View1985
Jeopardy!1984 · as Self - Clue Presenter
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Various Characters
The Oscars1953 · as Self