Lorne Michaels (born Lorne David Lipowitz on November 17, 1944) is an Emmy-winning Canadian television producer, writer and comedian best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live and producing the various film and TV projects that spun off from it.
Was part of the famous "UC Follies" comedy troupe in Toronto.
Rosie Shuster is the daughter of Frank Shuster from comedy troupe Wayne & Shuster.
Attended University of Toronto.
Received an Honorary Doctorate from Ryerson University for his contribution to the television industry.
He received a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (June 25, 2003).
Cousin of Neil Levy (I)
Awarded the 2004 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (given by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts).
Is a long-time friend of fellow New Yorker Paul Simon (I), which has led to Simon and/or his songs appearing in numerous Michaels productions, including "Saturday Night Live" (1975) (several appearances as both host and musical guest); Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, The (1978) (TV) (brief appearance); and Coneheads (1993) (song "Kodachrome"). Michaels has also produced several of Simon's specials, including: Paul Simon Special, The (1977) (TV); Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park (1982) (TV)_; and Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time (1991) (TV).
Attended Forest Hill Collegiate highschool in Forest Hill, an area of Toronto
He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada)on May 1, 2002 for his services to the entertainment industry.
