Laraine Newman

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Laraine Newman

Comedian, actress
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Laraine Newman

Comedian, actress

March 2

Los Angeles, California

Laraine Newman is an American comedian, actress, voice artist, and writer.

She was a founding member of The Groundlings and is best known for being an original cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live, appearing on the show from its inception in 1975 through 1980. She originated the characters of Sheri the Valley Girl and Connie Conehead, among others.

As a member of the original cast of Saturday Night Live, Laraine Newman was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017.

1 Nomination
1 Honor
Hall of Fame - 2017
Laraine Newman (as original cast member of Saturday Night Live), as Honoree
Outstanding Comedy-Variety Or Music Program - 1979
Laraine Newman
NBC
SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video
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