Bio/Wiki
Birth Name | Colin Kelly Jost |
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Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 10" (179 cm) |
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Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Regis High School, Manhattan, New York |
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College/University | Harvard University, United States |
Degree | A Bachelor's of Arts Degree |
Personal Life
Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | October 2020 |
Family
Father | Daniel A. Jost (Teacher at Staten Island Technical High School) |
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Mother | Kerry J. Kelly (Chief Medical Officer for the New York City Fire) |
Siblings | Casey Jost (Writer, Producer) |
Spouse | Scarlett Johansson (Actress) |
Children | Daughter - Rose Jost |
Career
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Details | Colin Jost began his career as a writer for 'Saturday Night Live' in 2005 and has become a prominent figure in comedy. He has cohosted the Primetime Emmy Awards and is known for his long-standing role on SNL. |
Favourites
Food | Italian Cuisine |
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Actor | Mark Wahlberg |
Actress | Scarlett Johansson |
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TV Show | Mad Men (2007) |
Colour | Dark Blue |
Net Worth | $30 million (As of 2024) |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/colinjost/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/ColinJostComedy/ | |
https://x.com/ColinJost/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
From a young age, Colin was passionate about acting, performing in 'Fiddler on the Roof' during school. | |
He worked as a reporter and copy editor before becoming a writer for a Nickelodeon animated series. | |
Jost joined NBC’s 'Saturday Night Live' in 2005 and has remained a key writer since then. | |
In 2018, he cohosted the Primetime Emmy Awards with Michael Che. | |
On October 23, 2021, he set the record for the longest-running Weekend Update anchor in SNL history. | |
He published his memoir, 'A Very Punchable Face,' which became a New York Times Bestseller. | |
Colin has contributed articles to several prestigious publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine. | |
He cites Norm Macdonald as a significant influence in his comedic style. | |
On April 27, 2024, he hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, delivering a 20-minute monologue. | |
Jost made a cameo in the upcoming film 'Fly Me to the Moon,' featuring his wife. | |
In July 2024, he was announced as the host for the game show 'Pop Culture Jeopardy!' on Amazon Prime Video. | |
He is a passionate surfer and covered the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, despite health challenges. |