16I always knew that Illinois had a pretty good footprint on Saturday Night Live.

It was a revelation when I delved deeper and unearthed the sheer number of Illinois natives who have graced the stage of Saturday Night Live at some point in their careers.

Illinois Ranks High in Producing SNL Stars

Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th season in 2024. 167 different cast members have graced the stage, and Illinois has its fair share.

If I had to guess, New York State has probably produced more Saturday Night Live stars than any other state, but Illinois is a definitive second.

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Familiar Faces and Surprises

Some you'll see and go, "Oh, no way, I remember them." others you'll be like, "Who is that person?"

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Among them are Oscar nominees, iconic comic actors, and even some lesser-known individuals, each contributing their unique talent to the show.

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How Many Do You Remember?

Take a moment to look at the list below and see how many Illinois-born former Saturday Night Live cast members you can recall. It's a fun thing that will surely bring back some fond memories.

16 Saturday Night Live Stars You Didn’t Know Were From Illinois

Here are 16 current and former Saturday Night Live stars you probably didn't know were from Illinois.

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