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'The Groundlings' is an improvisational comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, California. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin to produce sketches and improvised scenes. Many Groundlings performers have gone on to success in movies and television, including several who have become cast members and writers on Saturday Night Live and MAD TV. Notable Groundlings alumni include:
- Laraine Newman
- Pat Morita
- Cassandra Peterson
- Paul Reubens
- Jon Lovitz
- Phil Hartman
- Julia Sweeney
- Lisa Kudrow
- Ana GasteyerAna Gasteyer (born May 4 1967) was a Saturday Night Live player. She was born in Washington D. Ana created some of the most famous SNL characters of the past 5 years, including middle school music teacher Bobbie Moughan-Culp, NPR radio host Margaret Jo, L
- Phil LaMarrPhil LaMarr (born January 24 1967) is a voice actor born in Los Angeles, California, USA. He has had guest appearances in an impressive number of television shows and movies. Notably, he's done voices for animated series like Justice League Futurama Samur
- Michael McDonaldWith his husky, soulful baritone, Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri) became one of the most distinctive and popular vocalists to emerge from the laid-back California pop/ rock scene of the late '70s. McDonald found the middle
- Will FerrellJohn William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California), better known as Will Ferrell is a comedian and former cast member of Saturday Night Live ( 1995- 2002). After graduating from the University of Southern California, Ferrell developed his imp
- Cheri Oteri
- Chris KattanChristopher Lee (Chris) Kattan (born October 19, 1970 in Sherman Oaks, California) is a comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2003''. He made A Night at the Roxbury with fellow cast member Will Ferrell in 1998. His impressi
- Chris Parnell
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Maya RudolphMaya Rudolph (born July 27, 1972) is a cast member on Saturday Night Live and the daughter of the late soul singer Minnie Riperton. In addition to her work on SNL Maya has appeared in movies as well as on a few television shows, including City of Angels a
- Will ForteWill Forte (born June 17, 1970 in Alameda County, California) is an American actor, writer, and comedian best known for appearing on Saturday Night Live where he has been a cast member since 2002. Before joining SNL Forte was a member of The Groundlings.
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