Ellen Cleghorne
- January 5, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ellen Cleghorne |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 29, 1965(1965-11-29) |
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Ellen Cleghorne Biography
| Name | Ellen Cleghorne |
| Birthday | Nov 29 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Children(s) | Akeyla Cleghorne |
Ellen Cleghorne is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on November 29, 1965 in New York, United States. American comedian who was a participant on the popular sketch comedy TV show Saturday Night Live from 1991 until 1995.
She co-starred alongside She co-starred with Dan Tamberelli in the television series The Adventures of Pete and Pete. in the TV show The Adventures of Pete and Pete.
A native of the Red Hook Projects in Brooklyn, New York, Cleghorne is a graduate of Hunter College. She first established her talents in New York City comedy clubs and career started when she competed in the Johnnie Walker Comedy Search in 1989 where she was directed in a video by Saturday Night Live short film producer Neal Marshad at the comedy club Carolines in the South Street Seaport. In 1991, she appeared on Def Comedy Jam and landed minor roles in season two of In Living Color, where she was discovered by producers of Saturday Night Live. Cleghorne joined Saturday Night Live in 1991, and remained on the show for four seasons. During her time on the show she performed impressions such as Alfre Woodard, Dr. Dre, Anita Baker, Florence Griffith Joyner, Debbie Allen, Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Marla Gibbs, Robin Quivers, Toni Morrison, Joycelyn Elders, Tina Turner, and Whoopi Goldberg. Also, she had two recurring characters: Zoraida, an NBC page, and Queen Shenequa, who appeared frequently on Weekend Update. She was the first woman of color to appear on Saturday Night Live as a full-fledged cast member for longer than a single season.
Her former SNL costar Jay Mohr’s book Gasping for Airtime notes that Cleghorne did not get along well with some of the other cast members during her time on the show. He also mentions a tiff with host Sally Field during a pitch meeting. In 1995, she left SNL to star as single mother Ellen Carlson on Cleghorne!, a sitcom that aired for one season on The WB network, which also starred former SNL alumnus Garrett Morris, and Sherri Shepherd in her first acting role. “I don’t think I was ready,” Cleghorne later said. “In terms of being strong and saying, ‘I can write, this is what I do,’ and feel confident in that. And to be able to say, ‘No, this does not work, this works better.’ ” (source)
She is a member of a family from Brooklyn, New York.
Ellen Cleghorne Net Worth
| Net Worth | $500 Thousand |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ellen Cleghorne is one of the richest Comedian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ellen Cleghorne 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She began performing in comedy clubs in New York City.
She hosted a series of comedy skits aired in Sirius XM’s Raw Dog Comedy channel.
Ellen Cleghorne (born November 29, 1965) is an American actress and comedian, best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1991 to 1995. Cleghorne was the sketch comedy show’s second African-American female repertory cast member, succeeding Danitra Vance in its eleventh season, and the first African-American female cast member to stay for more than one season. She returned for its 40th anniversary special on February 15, 2015. Cleghorne was ranked the 69th greatest Saturday Night Live cast member by Rolling Stone magazine.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Ellen Cleghorne height 6 ft 0 in Ellen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ellen Cleghorne Dating?
According to our records, Ellen Cleghorne is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ellen Cleghorne’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ellen Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ellen Cleghorne celebrates birthday on November 29 of every year.
How old is Ellen Cleghorne?
56 years (November 29, 1965)
When was Ellen on SNL?
Ellen Cleghorne (born November 29, 1965) is an American actress and comedian, best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1991 to 1995.
How tall is Ellen Cleghorne?
6′ 0″
Did Ellen ever host SNL?
She hosted Saturday Night Live on December 15, 2001.
Who played Ellen on SNL?
Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, and writer.