Colin Jost Biography
Colin Jost – Colin Kelly Jost is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was born in the United States on June 29, 1982. Since 2005, Jost has worked as a member of the writing team for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. Since 2014, he has also served as a co-anchor for the show Weekend Update.
Additionally, he was one of the show’s co-head writers from the years 2012 to 2015, and he returned to the show in 2017 to serve as one of the show’s head writers alongside Michael Che for the years 2017 until 2022.
Colin Jost Biography & Personal Details
| Name | Colin Jost |
| Full Name | Colin Kelly Jost |
| Date Of Birth | 29 June 1982 |
| Birthplace/ Hometown | Staten Island, New York, United States/ Staten Island |
| Age | 41 years old (As 2023) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Regis High School |
| College/University | Harvard University |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Hobbies | Listning Music, Travelling, Horse Riding |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Writer |
| Awards | Comedy/Variety Sketch Series (2018), Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy/Variety Talk Series (2007, 2010), Audie Award for Humor (2021) |
| Controversies | In 2016, he faced fierce criticism after he made a transgender joke on SNL. He had said, The dating app Tinder announced a new feature this week, which gives users 37 different gender identity options. |
| Written Book | A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir |
Colin Jost Family, Relationship and Afair
Jost is the older of two sons and was born and reared in New York City, most specifically in the Grymes Hill district of Staten Island.
Kerry J. Kelly, his mother, was as the chief medical officer for the New York City Fire Department, and Daniel A. Jost, his father, was a teacher at Staten Island Technical High School in the past.
Casey Jost, his younger brother, is a writer and producer for the show Impractical Jokers. Casey Jost also appeared in Staten Island Summer.Â
In May of 2017, Jost started a romantic connection with the actress Scarlett Johansson. The two became engaged in the month of May in 2019. The couple tied the knot in October of 2020, at their residence in New York. In August of 2021, Johansson gave birth to a boy for the couple.
Family & Marital Status
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | October 29, 2020 |
| Parents | Mother-Kerry J. Kelly Father-Daniel A. Jost |
| Siblings | Brother-Casey Jost Sister-None |
| Spouse/Wife | Scarlett Johansson |
| Girlfriend/Afair | Rashida Jones (Ex-Gf) |
| Children | Son-Cosmo Daughter-None |
Physical Measurement
| Height (Approx.) | In Centimeters –179 cm In Meters-1.79 m In Feet and Inches –5′ 10″ |
| Weight (Approx.) | In Kg –75 Kg In Pounds –165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (Approx.) | Chest Size-44 inches Waist Size-32 inches Biceps Size-16 inches |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
Colin Jost Career
- After receiving his degree, Jost began his career in journalism at the Staten Island Advance, where he held the positions of reporter and copy editor. After that, he was hired as a writer for an animated show on Nickelodeon called Kappa Mikey, which lasted for only a few seasons.
- Following his departure from that role, he submitted a writing packet to NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and the show ultimately offered him a spot as a writer in the year 2005.
- Jost served as the writing supervisor for SNL from 2009 until 2012. Between the years 2012 and 2015, he held the position of co-head writer, and between 2017 and 2022, he held that position once again.                                                                      Â
- Later on, Jost surpassed Meyers’ record to become the longest anchor in the annals of the segment’s history. This occurred on the episode that was hosted by Jason Sudeikis on October 23, 2021.
- Jost has been employed in a variety of comedic roles during the course of his career. He has appeared as a stand-up comic on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, TBS, and HBO, among other television programs.
- Since being honored with the title of “New Face” at the Just for Laughs festival in Montréal in 2009, he has gone on to perform at the Chicago Just for Laughs festival in 2011 and 2012, as well as the Just for Laughs festival in Montréal in 2010 and 2012.
- In January of 2016, Jost served as the opening act for the album recording that was being done by comedian Liam McEneaney at The Bell House in Brooklyn. In the latter half of 2018, Jost and Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, starred in an advertising campaign for the brand Izod.
- On the episode of WWE’s Monday Night Raw that aired on March 4, 2019, both Michael Che and Jost appeared on the show. During their appearances, they were both revealed as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35.
- A memoir written by Jost and titled A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir was published in July of 2020. The book was warmly appreciated, and it was included on the bestseller list of The New York Times.
Favourite Things Â
- Food:Â Buffalo Wings, Crabs
- Comedian:Â Norm Macdonald
- Film(s):Â Mulholland Drive (2001), Groundhog Day (1993)
- Travel Destination:Â Puerto Rico
- American Football Team:Â New York Giants
- Baseball Team:Â New York Mets
- Actrees: His Wife Scarlett Johansson
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Colin Jost Social Media Accounts
| Instagram id | colinjost | 732K followers |
| Facebook id | Colin Jost | 137K followers |
| Youtube Channel | Colin Jost | 1.4K subscribers |
| Twitter Iid | Colin Jost | 299.8K Followers |
| Linkedin id | – | – |
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Colin Jost Net Worth:
| Net Worth (Approx.) | $30 million in 2023 |
| Monthly Income and Salary | $100,000 |
| Yearly Income and Salary | $4 Million |
Colin Jost Cars Collection:
- Not Known
Fanmail address:
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