Jeff Richards

Jeff Richards was born on October 21, 1974, in Walnut Creek, California. He attended Las Lomas High School and initially worked at a plumbing company in Walnut Creek. He later left California to attend the University of North Carolina. After his time at the university, Richards began a career as a stand-up comedian, traveling across the country and performing in various venues, including a 13-year-old’s birthday party for $50. His comedy career progressed, leading to performances at Caroline’s on Broadway and appearances on late-night television.

Richards achieved a significant milestone in his career by becoming the first performer to be a cast member on both “Mad TV” and “Saturday Night Live.” He joined “Mad TV” in 2000 for three episodes and subsequently joined “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player for the 2001-2002 season. He later became a main cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” remaining with the show until 2004 and appearing in 50 episodes. During his time on “Saturday Night Live,” he developed notable characters such as Drunk Girl and infant pop-star “Baby-K.” His impressions included Bill O’Reilly, Gary Busey, and David Letterman.

Following his tenure on “Saturday Night Live,” Richards continued his work in acting, writing, and producing. His recent projects include starring in and writing for “The Jeff Richards Show,” a podcast series that began in 2020 where he interviews guests while impersonating various celebrities. He has also made appearances on “Lights Out with David Spade” and Collider’s “Deepfake Roundtable.” Richards has accumulated acting credits in various television series, shorts, and video games, demonstrating a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.