Dan Aykroyd
In addition to starring in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080455/" target="_hplink">The Blues Brothers</a> alongside John Belushi and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/" target="_hplink">Ghostbusters</a> (numbers 1 and 2...<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289401/" target="_hplink">rumors of a third on its way</a>) with another former SNL comrade, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd has <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/9097816/Dan-Aykroyd-a-comedy-legends-spiritual-side.html" target="_hplink">gone on to pursue his interests in vodka and the paranormal</a>.
Steve Martin
Martin recently published a book, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Make-That-Habits-Organized-People/dp/1455512478" target="_hplink">The Ten, Make That Nine, Habits of Very Organized People. Make That Ten.: The Tweets of Steve Martin"</a>. Since his early days as an SNL favorite (he was never actually a regular cast member), he has branched out into music, screenwriting, writing, and art collection. Oh, and he has a Twitter following of over 2 million.
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase has recently <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/05/chevy-chase-community-id-make-it-funnier_n_1484688.html" target="_hplink">inspired some controversy around his role on popular sitcom "Community"</a>. Previously, he starred in such favorites as "Caddyshack" and the "National Lampoon's Vacation" series.
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal was most recently in the public eye when <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/27/movies/awardsseason/at-the-oscars-even-the-jokes-had-wrinkles.html?ref=billycrystal" target="_hplink">he hosted the 2012 Academy Awards</a> (his ninth time as host). <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1453405/" target="_hplink">A sequel to "Monsters Inc."</a> is also in the works.
Bill Murray
Bill Murray's most recent project, Moonrise Kingdom, <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Bill-Murray-reigns-once-more-in-Wes-Andersons-latest-Moonrise-Kingdom---VIDEO-150153525.html" target="_hplink">is set to be released this month.</a>
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Seinfeld. The New Adventures of Old Christine. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/18/julia-louis-dreyfus-veep_n_1434625.html" target="_hplink">Veep</a>.
Garrett Morris
Garrett Morris is currently a cast member on CBS's <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/2_broke_girls/cast/63628" target="_hplink">"Two Broke Girls"</a>. He also has "more than 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and 70 motion picture and television performances" to his name, not to mention his accomplishments as a writer and composer, according to his cast member bio.
Martin Short
Martin Short's post-SNL repertoire as an actor, writer and producer includes "The Martin Short Show" and <a href="http://theater2.nytimes.com/2006/08/18/theater/reviews/18fame.html?ref=martinshort" target="_hplink">Tony-award-winning Broadway performances</a>.
Jane Curtin
Previous to her <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/13/entertainment-us-janecurtin-unforgettabl-idUSBRE83C1BW20120413" target="_hplink">current role on the CBS drama "Unforgettable"</a>, Jane Curtin had a successful run on the sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun", among other television appearances, and appeared in several stage productions on and off Broadway.
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy is currently working on <a href="http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/10/eddie-murphy-hong-kong-phooey/" target="_hplink">"Hong Kong Phooey" </a>.
His post-SNL career as an actor, writer, and producer has been marked by highlights such as "Beverly Hills Cop", "Coming To America", and more recently, DreamWorks' smash-hit "Shrek" series. He was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor in the 2006 film "Dreamgirls."
Jan Hooks
<a href="http://www.aoltv.com/2009/05/09/why-isnt-jan-hooks-famous/" target="_hplink">Why isn't Jan Hooks famous?</a> Good question.
Senator Al Franken
This one speaks for itself--Al Franken went on to a political career, currently serving as a senator for the state of Minnesota.
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller stars in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1298649/" target="_hplink">"The Watch"</a>, to be released this summer. He has a few other projects in the works, including an announced <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/15/zoolander-2-ben-stiller-confirms-movie-talks-plot_n_809490.html" target="_hplink">"Zoolander 2"</a>.
Laraine Newman
We're proud to say that Laraine Newman has <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laraine-newman" target="_hplink">blogged for The Huffington Post</a>, among her other post-SNL accomplishments. She's also a contributing editor at <a href="http://www.oneforthetable.com/" target="_hplink">OneForTheTable</a> and a founding member of <a href="http://www.groundlings.com/" target="_hplink">The Groundlings Theatre Company</a>.
Kevin Nealon
Kevin Nealon has started filming the eighth season of "Weeds" this month, <a href="http://kevinnealon.com/" target="_hplink">according to his website</a>.
Victoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson has gotten recent attention for <a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/2012-01-25/news/victoria-jackson-tea-party-republicans-right-wing-politics-saturday-night-live-florida/" target="_hplink">her involvement with the Tea Party</a>. In 2010 she became a political commentator for <a href="http://www.wnd.com/2010/11/230057/" target="_hplink">World Net Daily</a>.
Joan Cusack
Joan Cusack <a href="http://www.aoltv.com/2011/02/22/shameless-joan-cusack-talks-sheila/" target="_hplink">currently has a role on Showtime's "Shameless"</a>, and recently <a href="http://www.parentdish.com/2011/03/11/joan-cusack-on-mars-needs-moms-raising-kids-and-her-famous-br/" target="_hplink">lent her voice to "Mars Needs Moms"</a>and was the voice of Jessie in the "Toy Story" series. She's also played the best-friend-of-the-lead role in a range of films, from "Working Girl" to "Runaway Bride."
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. followed up his SNL stint with an extensive film career, including most recently the Sherlock Holmes films and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/" target="_hplink">"The Avengers"</a>.
Nora Dunn
In addition to her film and television career, Nora Dunn has also appeared on stage, recently in <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-14/entertainment/chi-love-loss-and-what-i-wore-to-star-nora-dunn-20110714_1_nora-dunn-nora-and-delia-ephron-love" target="_hplink">"Love, Loss, and What I Wore" in Chicago</a>.
Jon Lovitz
In addition to the film, television, stage and voiceover work he has pursued since his SNL days (<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001484/" target="_hplink">he's done several voices for "The Simpsons"</a> and had a role in "A League of Their Own", for example), Jon Lovitz owns <a href="http://thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com/" target="_hplink">a comedy club/"podcast theater" in California</a>.
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfied was the voice of the Aflack duck <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2011/BUSINESS/03/14/georgia.aflac.duck/index.html" target="_hplink">until last year</a>; he also did the voice of Iago in Disney's <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103639/" target="_hplink">Aladdin</a>, in addition to other film and television roles.
Dana Carvey
Dana Carvey has <a href="http://watching-tv.ew.com/2011/02/06/saturday-night-live-dana-carvey-linkin-park/" target="_hplink">continued to make appearances on Saturday Night Live</a>, in addition to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/" target="_hplink">his defining role in Wayne's World</a>. In 2002 he starred in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295427/" target="_hplink">"The Master of Disguise"</a>.
Mike Myers
"Wayne" to Dana Carvey's "Garth," Mike Myers made two films based on the "Wayne's World" duo, as well as creating the title role in the four "Austin Powers" movies and the voice of "Shrek" in the successful series, teaming up with Eddie Murphy. Myers spent six seasons on SNL, creating other memorable characters including Dieter and Linda Richman of "Coffee Talk."
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Posted: 05/12/2012 9:27 am Updated: 05/15/2012 8:44 am