Darrell Hammond Bio | Wiki
Darrell Hammond is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and impressionist. He was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2009 and has been its announcer since 2014. Upon his departure, Darrell, at age 53, was the oldest cast member in the show’s history.
He has made more SNL appearances than any other cast member and impersonated more than 107 celebrities, with Bill Clinton as his most frequent impression. On September 19, 2014, Darrell was announced as the new announcer of SNL, replacing Don Pardo, who had died the month before.
Darrell Hammond Age
Darrell was born on October 8, 1955, in Melbourne, Florida, United States. He is 67 years old.
Darrell Hammond Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Darrell Hammond Family
He was born in Melbourne, Florida, to his parents Margaret and Max Hammond. Darrell was severely abused by his mother, contributing to his lifelong struggles with depression and substance abuse.
His father, dealing with his own psychological issues resulting from his military service during World War II, often drank heavily and acted out violently. As a child, Darrell found that doing impressions was the only thing he did his mother liked.
Darrell Hammond Wife
Darrell married his wife, Elizabeth, on May 9, 1990. The couple divorced in the early 1990s, then remarried in 1997. They have one daughter together, Mia, born in 1998. He was seen with another woman several times in May and June 2011, prompting speculation about their marriage.
During a 2012 appearance on the Imus in the Morning radio program, Darrell revealed that the couple was in the process of divorcing, and shortly later that same year the divorce became final.
Darrell Hammond Education
He played baseball in high school and at Brevard Community College. In high school, Darrell was a teammate of future San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy. He went on to attend the University of Florida, where he graduated in 1978 with a degree in advertising and a 2.1 GPA.
Darrell credits UF theater professor David Shelton for encouraging his work. After completing college, he moved to New York City where he worked as a waiter. Darrell studied at HB Studio, played roles in theater productions, and performed one set at a comedy club at age 26. Later, he returned to Florida, where he became a voiceover artist in the Orlando area.
Darrell Hammond SNL
Darrell was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2009. He has been its announcer since 2014. Upon his departure, he, at age 53, was the oldest cast member in the show’s history.
Darrell has made more SNL appearances than any other cast member and impersonated more than 107 celebrities, with Bill Clinton as his most frequent impression. On September 19, 2014, he was announced as the new announcer of SNL, replacing Don Pardo, who had died the month before.
Darrell Hammond Bill Clinton
He is best known on SNL for impersonating Bill Clinton, as well as Al Gore, Donald Trump, John McCain, Regis Philbin, Dick Cheney, Chris Matthews, and Sean Connery, in the recurring “Celebrity Jeopardy!” skits.
Darrell’s impression of Clinton is currently the most frequent SNL impression of all time, appearing in 87 sketches over 14 years in the cast and numerous cameos. He also impersonated SNL announcer Don Pardo, filling in for Pardo on occasions when the announcer was unavailable.
Darrell Hammond As Colonel Sanders | KFC
Starting in May 2015, Darrell began playing the role of fast-food mascot Colonel Sanders in an ad campaign for KFC, until Norm Macdonald replaced him on August 17, 2015.
Darrell Hammond Book
HarperCollins published Darrell’s memoir, God, If You’re Not Up There, I’m F*cked, in 2011. It is an account of his abusive childhood, psychiatric issues, struggles with substance abuse, and experiences on Saturday Night Live. In 2015 he adapted it into a one-man play starring himself, directed by Christopher Ashley, which debuted in San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse to positive reviews.
Darrell Hammond Movies And Tv Shows
2021 What If…?
2019 Bizaardvark
2018 Dream Corp LLC
2018 The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time
2017–2020 At Home with Amy Sedaris
2017 Criminal Minds
2016 Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio
2016 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2007 Netherbeast Incorporated
2007 Shortcut to Happiness
2008 Wieners
2012 BuzzKill
2012 Nature Calls
2013 Scary Movie 5
Darrell Hammond Podcast
He serves as the co-host of The Third Person podcast along with Chris Millhouse. The two interview comedians, actors, and everyone in between. Each guest ends their interview with a fun story (sometimes) told from the third person point of view.
Darrell Hammond Impressions
Darrell holds SNL records for the second most impressions by a single cast member (107, as of the Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs episode), beat only by Thompson. He also holds the most times saying the show’s catchphrase “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” to start the show (70 times, beating out Dana Carvey).
Darrell is best known on the show for impersonating Bill Clinton, as well as Al Gore, Donald Trump, John McCain, Regis Philbin, Dick Cheney, Chris Matthews, Phil Donahue, Phil McGraw, Ted Koppel, John Travolta, Jesse Jackson, Geraldo Rivera, Dan Rather, and Sean Connery, in the recurring “Celebrity Jeopardy!” skits.
Darrell Hammond Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Darrell’s estimated net worth is $2 million.
How Old Is Darrell Hammond
He is 67 years old. Darrell was born on October 8, 1955, in Melbourne, Florida, United States.