Chloe Fineman
Chloe Fineman | |
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Born | [1] Berkeley, California, U.S. | July 20, 1988
Alma mater | New York University (BFA)[2] |
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Years active | 2018–present |
Known for | Saturday Night Live |
Chloe Fineman (born July 20, 1988) is an American actress and comedian. Fineman became a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live starting in its 45th season in September 2019,[3] and was promoted to repertory status in 2021 at the beginning of season 47.[4]
Early life
Fineman's parents are painter Ellen Gunn and KineMed executive David Fineman.[5] She has two sisters, visual artist Emma and CrossFit athlete Alexia (Leka).[5] Her father is Jewish and her mother is a "WASP." Fineman was raised attending Camp Kee Tov, a Jewish day camp at Congregation Beth El in Berkeley.[5][6]
She graduated from Piedmont High School in 2006. The school's acting teacher described her as "equally brilliant with comedy and drama". As a junior, Fineman directed Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman; as a senior, she directed The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler; she also performed lead roles in The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley. Since her graduation, she has returned to the school to direct plays and lead workshops.[7]
While in high school, Fineman impersonated a peafowl on the Late Show with David Letterman after winning a bird calling competition.[8]
Fineman studied at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and the Stella Adler Studio, graduating in 2011.[9]
Career
After graduating from college, Fineman moved to Los Angeles,[5] where she performed in The Groundlings troupe's Sunday Company.[10][11] She also performed in "Characters Welcome" at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.[12] In 2018, she was recognized as a "New Face" at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal,[10][13] and she was nominated for Best Comedian at the 2019 Shorty Awards.[14] Her television appearances include Jane the Virgin and Search Party.[10]
She maintains an online presence known in particular for her celebrity impressions in front-facing camera comedy videos.[6][15][16] On Instagram, she has posted celebrity impressions as well as clips from her Groundlings work and stand-up comedy.[12] On YouTube, she has done character impressions.[11] In 2018, Vulture critic Luke Kelly-Clyne wrote that after seeing Fineman do impressions of Meryl Streep and others, "As I found out, that extra bit of genius she possesses – that intangible thing that takes a good impression to a great impression – is rooted in her ability to create entirely original characters who feel as real as anyone you've ever met," concluding, "Chloe Fineman is absolutely one of the most talented new performers right now, and she's long overdue for a break."[17]
Saturday Night Live
Fineman's addition to the cast of Saturday Night Live, the long-running NBC sketch-comedy show, as a featured player was announced on September 12, 2019, along with the additions of Bowen Yang and Shane Gillis.[18] Alongside Yang and Heidi Gardner, Fineman was cited as the season's MVP by Andy Hoglund at Entertainment Weekly.[19] Her promotion to Repertory Status was announced on September 27, 2021, shortly before the show's 47th season began.
Fineman's celebrity impressions on SNL include Anna Sorokin, Drew Barrymore,[20] Carole Baskin,[21] Reese Witherspoon,[22] Timothée Chalamet,[23] Tiffany Trump,[24] Lauren Boebert,[25] Nicole Kidman,[26] Marilyn Monroe,[27] Nancy Pelosi,[28] Sara Haines,[29] Marianne Williamson,[30] Diane Keaton (as Nina Banks from Father of the Bride),[31] Jennifer Coolidge,[32] Amie Donald (as M3GAN),[33] Katy Tur,[34] Jamie Lee Curtis,[35] Chanel West Coast,[36] Sarah Silverman,[37] Dana Bash,[38] Natasha Lyonne,[39] Julia Fox,[40] Gloria Steinem,[41] Sally Kornbluth,[42] Alina Habba,[43] and Britney Spears.[44]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2022 | Home Team | Intern Emily | |
Father of the Bride | Natalie Vance | ||
White Noise | Simuvac Technician | ||
Babylon | Marion Davies | ||
TBA | Megalopolis | TBA | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Mozart in the Jungle | Fanny Mendelssohn | 1 episode |
2018 | Grown-ish | Waiter 1 | 1 episode |
2018 | Jane the Virgin | Assistant | 1 episode |
2019–present | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | Main role, 84 episodes |
2020 | High Fidelity | Clara | 1 episode |
2020–2021 | Search Party | Charlie Reeny | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
2021 | Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens | Greta | 1 episode |
2021 | Big Mouth | Leah Birch (voice) | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
2021 | Dickinson | Sylvia Plath | 1 episode |
2023 | Is It Cake? | Herself / Judge | 1 episode |
2023 | Twisted Metal | Bloody Mary | 1 episode |
References
- ^ Hastings, Christobel (October 1, 2019). "Everything you need to know about SNL's newest cast member Chloe Fineman". Style Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "Tisch Drama Alumna Chloe Fineman Joins Cast of Saturday Night Live". New York University Tisch School of the Arts. September 18, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
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Gus Wezerek (December 14, 2019). "The 'S.N.L.' Stars Who Lasted, and the Ones Who Flamed Out". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
Some of the names here will be familiar only to die-hard fans; others, like Murphy, defined what was funny for generations of viewers.
- ^ Porter, Rick (September 27, 2021). "Beck Bennett Departs 'Saturday Night Live' After 8 Seasons". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Singer, Jenny (September 13, 2019). "The Jewish Woman Who Was Just Cast On SNL Is One Of The Internet's Funniest People". The Forward. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "'Saturday Night Live' adds Jewish comedian Chloe Fineman for upcoming season". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. September 12, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ "PHS grad joins Saturday Night Live cast". Piedmont Exedra. September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Alter, Rebecca (December 9, 2020). "Chloe Fineman's Best Impression Is Actually a Bird Call". Vulture. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "Tisch drama alumna Chloe Fineman joins cast of Saturday Night Live". New York University Tisch School of the Arts. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ a b c Porter, Rick (September 12, 2019). "'Saturday Night Live' Adds Trio to Season 45 Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Sippell, Margeaux (September 12, 2019). "Meet the New Kids of 'SNL' Season 45: Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang and Shane Gillis (Videos)". TheWrap. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Walsh, Savannah (September 12, 2019). "Who is Chloe Fineman? The New 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Member is a One-Woman Impression Machine". Elle. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Wright, Megh (July 23, 2018). "Just for Laughs Announces Its 2018 New Faces". Vulture. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ "Chloe Fineman – Comedy". Shorty Awards. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (September 16, 2019). "Celebrity Impressionist Chloe Fineman Is 'SNL's Newest Cast Member". YourTango. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ Multiple sources:
- Jefferson, Whitney (September 13, 2019). "Chloe Fineman's Celebrity Impressions Make Her Perfect For "Saturday Night Live"". BuzzFeed. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- Eckhardt, Stephanie (September 12, 2019). "Chloe Fineman, One of SNL's Newest Cast Members, Is a Master at Celebrity Impressions". W. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- Squires, Bethy. "Who Got the Most Screen Time on SNL Season 45?" Vulture.com 18 May 2020.
- ^ Kelly-Cline, Luke (June 27, 2018). "Chloe Fineman's Celebrity Impressions Are Incredible". Vulture. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 12, 2019). "'Saturday Night Live' Adds Three New Cast Members for Season 45". Variety. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (May 9, 2020). "Saturday Night Live recap: Kristen Wiig hosts at-home season finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Saad, Nardine (October 5, 2020). "Drew Barrymore takes Chloe Fineman's spot-on 'SNL' parody like a champ". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ "Tiger King's Carole Baskin criticises SNL parody: 'I could just slap that woman'". The Independent. August 26, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "'SNL' Star Chloe Fineman Brings out Hilarious Impressions of Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman". TV. October 4, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ Elizabeth, De (April 12, 2020). ""SNL" Star Chloe Fineman's Impression of Timothée Chalamet Has Fans Screaming". Teen Vogue. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (October 18, 2020). "SNL pokes fun at Tiffany Trump's relationship with her family: 'Who is that lady?'". The Independent. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Wilstein, Matt (December 11, 2021). "SNL's Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert Prove Just How 'Dumb' They Are". The Daily Beast. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (October 2, 2022). "'Saturday Night Live' premiere recap: Miles Teller commentates cold open as Peyton Manning". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (October 9, 2022). "'SNL' recap: Host Brendan Gleeson gets helping hand from Colin Farrell". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (October 16, 2022). "'SNL' recap: Megan Thee Stallion shows surprising comedy chops as host and musical guest". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Harlow SNL Sketches Ranked: Tom Hanks, Jeff Probst and Bobby Moynihan Join Halloween Madness". toofab. October 30, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (November 6, 2022). "'Saturday Night Live' recap: Amy Schumer hosts for the third time with musical guest Steve Lacy". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (December 11, 2022). "'Saturday Night Live' recap: Steve Martin and Martin Short make their triumphant return as hosts". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (December 17, 2022). "'SNL' recap: Austin Butler hosts Cecily Strong's final episode with musical guest Lizzo". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (January 22, 2023). "'SNL' recap: Aubrey Plaza overcomes shaky start, reunites with Amy Poehler". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (February 5, 2023). "'Saturday Night Live' recap: Pedro Pascal charms in solid episode, surprise guest Sarah Paulson". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Hoglund, Andy (March 12, 2023). "'SNL' recap: An earnest Jenna Ortega tries her hand at live comedy". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Bernard, Emily (March 12, 2023). "'Saturday Night Live': Jenna Ortega's Best Sketches, Ranked". Collider. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Saturday Night Live: Molly Shannon makes a Superstar return | Saturday Night Live | the Guardian".
- ^ "Molly Shannon Spoofs Maggie Haberman Soothing Liberals with Trump Trial ASMR: 'Can You Hear Him Getting Fingerprinted?' (Video)". April 9, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (November 12, 2023). "'SNL' Auditions Celebrity Readers For Britney Spears Memoir". Deadline. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (November 12, 2023). "'SNL' Hosts Auditions For Britney Spears' Memoir With Timothée Chalamet, Jada Pinkett Smith, Julia Fox and More". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Jason Momoa returns to 'Saturday Night Live' stage to host for his second time". EW.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ https://thehill.com/homenews/4352348-snl-mocks-university-presidents-antisemitism-hearing-in-cold-open/
- ^ https://ew.com/snl-recap-season-49-episode-9-8546849
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (February 22, 2021). "Britney Spears fans react after SNL addresses Free Britney movement". The Independent. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
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