Seth Meyers July 20, 2012

Meyers joined the SNL cast in 2001. In 2005, he was promoted to writing supervisor and in January 2006 he became co-head writer, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. In 2004, he auditioned to co-anchor "Weekend Update" with Fey, but lost out to Amy Poehler. With Fey's departure, Meyers became head writer for the 2006–2007 season and also took on the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler. Since Poehler left the show during the 2008–2009 season, Meyers has anchored solo. Meyers is currently the longest tenured Saturday Night Live cast member, having been a member since Season 27.