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Quick facts for kids Alex Moffat
Moffat in April 2017
Born	Alexander Everett Moffat (1982-03-25) March 25, 1982 (age 43) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Education	Denison University (BA)
Occupation	Actor comedian
Years active	2012-present
Spouse(s)	Caroline Rau
Children	1

Alex Moffat (born March 25, 1982) is an American actor and comedian. He is well-known for being a cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live. He was on the show from 2016 to 2022. In 2023, Alex also started performing on Broadway, which is a big step for actors.

About Alex Moffat's Life and Career

Early Life and Education

Alex Moffat grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He finished high school at North Shore Country Day School in 2000. After that, he went to Denison University and graduated in 2004.

Starting His Comedy Journey

Alex began his comedy career in Chicago. He performed at famous comedy clubs like The Second City, ImprovOlympic, and Annoyance Theatre. These places are known for teaching and showing off new comedy talent. In 2015, he acted in an independent movie called Uncle John. The next year, in 2016, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.

His Time on Saturday Night Live

Alex Moffat first appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2016. This was during the show's 42nd season. He joined with other new cast members, Mikey Day and Melissa Villaseñor. Alex had tried out for the show for three years before finally getting hired. He became a main cast member in 2018.

One of his notable moments was playing Joe Biden in December 2020. He took over the role from actor Jim Carrey. Alex left Saturday Night Live in 2022 after being on the show for six years. He has made guest appearances since then, including in the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.

Famous People Alex Moffat Impersonated

On Saturday Night Live, Alex Moffat was known for playing many different famous people. Here are some of them:

• Casey Affleck
• David Beckham
• Joe Biden
• Richard Branson
• Tucker Carlson
• Anderson Cooper
• Willem Dafoe
• Al Franken
• Hugh Grant
• Kelsey Grammer
• Chris Hemsworth
• Phil Jackson
• Paul Manafort
• Conor McGregor
• Gavin Newsom
• Beto O'Rourke
• Joe Scarborough
• Adam Schiff
• Chuck Schumer
• Eric Trump
• Prince William
• Mark Zuckerberg

Alex Moffat's Original Characters

Alex also created funny original characters for Saturday Night Live:

• The Guy Who Just Bought a Boat: This character is a snobby person who gives dating advice. He often makes funny comments about himself.
• Terry Fink: Terry is a film critic who gives very unusual reviews of movies. He once joked about watching all of 2022's movies in two days!

Alex Moffat's Personal Life

Alex Moffat is married to Caroline Rau. They have one child, a daughter named Everett, who was born in January 2021. The family lives in Brooklyn.

Alex Moffat's Acting Roles

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