Jon Lovitz

Jonathan Michael Lovitz (born July 21, 1957) is an American comedian, actor and singer, best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1990. He starred as Jay Sherman in The Critic and has appeared in numerous other television series and films. His film credits include roles in The Brave Little Toaster, Rat Race, Big, A League of Their Own, The Wedding Singer, High School High, and The Benchwarmers. 2Early life Lovitz was born Jonathan Michael Lovitz in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California July 21, 1957. His father was a doctor. His family is Jewish (they emigrated from Romania, Hungary, and Russia). 2Career 3Saturday Night Live Lovitz was a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1990. He later said in an interview for the book Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live that his time on SNL was the most memorable in his career. He went from having no money to being offered a $500,000 film contract. He was nominated for an Emmy Award his first two years on Saturday Night Liv