Mikey Day is a seasoned actor, comedian, and writer recognized for his extensive work on Saturday Night Live and his ability to host engaging events. After gaining early recognition as an original cast member on MTV’s improvisational comedy series ‘Wild ‘n Out,’ Mikey Day established himself as a versatile writer and performer. While with The Groundlings, Day co-wrote and co-starred in ‘David Blaine Street Magic,’ a parody video that achieved significant online viewership. His foundational writing credits include Showtime’s ‘The Underground’ in 2006, Cartoon Network’s ‘Incredible Crew’ where he also served as co-producer, and Adult Swim’s ‘Robot Chicken.’ In 2013, Day joined ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a writer for its 39th season, a role suggested by former SNL cast member Nasim Pedrad.
Demonstrating his range as a host, Day has led the popular Netflix show ‘Is It Cake?’ since its debut in 2022, engaging a global audience. Most recently, Day appeared as an actor in Jerry Seinfeld’s 2024 Netflix film ‘Unfrosted.’ In 2024, he also served as co-executive producer and writer for ‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas.’ Looking ahead, Day is actively involved in writing Disney reboots for ‘Inspector Gadget’ and ‘Space Camp,’ and is also writing ‘The Rugrats Movie’ for Nickelodeon/Paramount, solidifying his diverse and ongoing contributions across film and television.