Jon Rudnitsky

Jon Rudnitsky, an actor and comedian, joined the cast of NBC’s "Saturday Night Live" for its 41st season, which premiered on October 3, 2015. He quickly became known for his diverse impressions, including those of Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, John Mayer, Martin Scorsese, Tom Cruise, and Vladimir Putin. One of his standout moments on the show was his "Dirty Dancing" sketch during a Weekend Update segment, which was widely regarded as a high point of the season.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Jersey, Rudnitsky performs stand-up comedy at a variety of venues across the country, including comedy clubs, colleges, festivals, theatres, and casinos. He was recognized as one of the “New Faces” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. His knack for parody has also resulted in several popular videos, such as his "House of Cards" send-ups and “Straight Outta Newport,” inspired by the feature film "Straight Outta Compton."

In addition to his television work, Rudnitsky starred alongside Reese Witherspoon in the romantic comedy film "Home Again." He is also set to feature in the NBC pilot "Relatively Happy," where he will star alongside Jane Lynch and Genevieve Angelson. His involvement with established comedy institutions like the Groundlings further showcases his deep connection to the comedy world and his versatility as a performer.