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Jon Lovitz

Who

Jon Lovitz · Arts & Literature

What

Comedian and actor, a beloved 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus.

When

1957, Los Angeles, California, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Jon Lovitz is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Comedian and actor, a beloved 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus.

How & why

Jon Lovitz became a national comedy star as a cast member of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' from 1985 to 1990, where his character 'Tommy Flanagan the Pathological Liar' became a catchphrase-driven sensation. He went on to a long film and voice-acting career and is an outspoken figure against antisemitism. Lovitz is Jewish, born to a Jewish family in Los Angeles.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)

Contributions & Sources

Comedian and actor, a beloved 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus.

1957

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)