Colin Jost

Biography

Colin Jost (born June 29, 1982) is an American writer and actor, known for his work on Saturday Night Live (2005–present). He has also starred in the films How to Be Single (2016), Tom & Jerry (2021), and Fly Me to the Moon (2024), the lattermost starred his wife Scarlett Johansson. Jost has been nominated for 19 Emmy Awards, winning two for his work on SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special in 2025.

Known For

How to Be Single

as Paul

Tom & Jerry

as Ben

Coming 2 America

as Mr. Duke

The Kardashians

as Self

Fly Me to the Moon

as Senator Cook

The Bad Guys 2

as Mr. Moon (voice)

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Various Characters

Saturday Night Live

as Staff Member (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

as Employee (uncredited)