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Birth name | Michael Che Campbell |
Born | New York City, U.S. | May 19, 1983
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Years active | 2009–present |
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Notable works and roles | Weekend Update anchor, The Daily Show correspondent, Saturday Night Live writer |
Michael Che Campbell (/ˈtʃeɪ/; born May 19,[1] 1983)[2] is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Che is best known for his work on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he has served as co-anchor on Weekend Update alongside Colin Jost, and the two were co-head writers from 2017 until 2022.[3] Che and Jost co-hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018.[4]
Che was briefly a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has previously worked as a writer for Saturday Night Live. At the end of September 2014, he became a Weekend Update co-anchor for the 40th season of Saturday Night Live alongside Colin Jost, replacing Cecily Strong.[5]
Che is a native of Manhattan and currently resides in the city. His birthday is May 19.
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