Colin Jost

Biography

Colin Jost is an American writer and actor born on June 29, 1982, in New York City. He has been a staff writer for Saturday Night Live since 2005 and co-anchor of Weekend Update since 2014, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the show. In addition to his writing and acting career, Jost received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the College of Staten Island in recognition of his contributions to comedy and community service.