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Alex Moffat
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Moffat in April 2017
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Alexander Everett Moffat
March 25, 1982 |
| Education | Denison University (BA) |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Rau |
| Children | 1 |
Alex Moffat (born March 25, 1982) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for being a cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL). He joined SNL in 2016 and became a main cast member in 2018. Alex Moffat left SNL in 2022 after six years. In 2023, he performed on Broadway for the first time in a play called The Cottage.
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Early Life and Education
Alex Moffat was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He finished high school in 2000. After that, he went to Denison University and graduated in 2004.
Comedy Career
Moffat started his comedy journey in Chicago. He performed at famous comedy clubs like The Second City and ImprovOlympic. In 2015, he acted in an independent movie called Uncle John. In 2016, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.
Being on Saturday Night Live
Alex Moffat first appeared on Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2016. He joined with Mikey Day and Melissa Villaseñor. He had tried out for the show for three years before finally getting hired. He became a main cast member in 2018.
On December 19, 2020, Moffat played President-elect Joe Biden on the show. He took over the role from actor Jim Carrey. Alex Moffat left SNL in 2022 after being on the show for six years.
Famous People Alex Moffat Played on Saturday Night Live
Alex Moffat was great at playing many famous people. Here are some of them:
- Casey Affleck
- David Beckham
- Joe Biden
- Richard Branson
- Billy Bush
- Tucker Carlson
- Anderson Cooper
- Bill Cowher
- Willem Dafoe
- Mark Davis
- Steve Doocy
- Ross Duffer
- Al Franken
- Hugh Grant
- Kelsey Grammer
- Chuck Grassley
- Tom Green
- Kit Harington
- Chris Harrison
- Chris Hemsworth
- Phil Jackson
- Ernie Johnson Jr.
- Egils Levits
- Arie Luyendyk Jr.
- Paul Manafort
- Marc Maron
- Conor McGregor
- Gavin Newsom
- Beto O'Rourke
- Enrique Peña Nieto
- Joe Scarborough
- Adam Schiff
- Chuck Schumer
- Brady Skjei
- Eric Trump
- Prince William
- Glenn Youngkin
- Geoff Zakarian
- Mark Zuckerberg
Characters Alex Moffat Created on Saturday Night Live
Alex Moffat also created some funny characters for SNL:
- The Guy Who Just Bought a Boat: This character is a fancy snob who gives dating advice. He has a cousin (played by Ryan Gosling) and a frat brother (played by Ryan Reynolds) who are similar to him.
- Terry Fink: A movie critic who gives funny reviews of films on the "Weekend Update" part of the show. He once said he watched all the movies from 2022 in just two days!
Personal Life
Alex Moffat is married to Caroline Rau. Their daughter, Everett, was born in January 2021. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Movies Alex Moffat Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | Uncle John | Ben |
| 2017 | Rachel | Ben |
| 2018 | Ralph Breaks The Internet | Jimmy (voice) |
| 2019 | Someone Great | Will |
| 2020 | The Opening Act | Chris Palmer |
| 2020 | Holidate | Peter |
| 2021 | Dating and New York | Trent |
| 2021 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | Albert |
| 2022 | Christmas with the Campbells | Shawn |
| 2022 | Susie Searches | Hayden Powers |
| 2023 | 80 for Brady | Nat |
| 2025 | Kinda Pregnant | TBA |
| TBA | Brewmance | Samuel |
TV Shows Alex Moffat Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016–2022 | Saturday Night Live | Various | 122 episodes |
| 2018 | Billions | Anthony Radaelli | Episode: "Kompenso" |
| 2020 | F is for Family | Sandy Calabasas (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | The Bear | Josh | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Bad Monkey | Evan Shook | Recurring role |
Plays Alex Moffat Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2023 | The Cottage | Clarke | Helen Hayes Theatre, Broadway |
| 2024 | The Big Gay Jamboree | Keith | Orpheum Theatre, Off-Broadway |
Podcasts Alex Moffat Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Heads Will Roll (Audible Original - Audio Comedy) | Odin | 10 episodes |
