Oldest Cast Members
The following is a list of the oldest people to join the show.
| Person | Age When Joined Show | Tenure |
| Michael McKean | 46 years, 5 months | 1994–1995 |
| George Coe | 46 years, 5 months | 1975–1976 |
| Darrell Hammond | 39 years old | 1995–2009 |
| Garrett Morris | 38 years, 8 month | 1975–1980 |
| Phil Hartman | 38 years, 1 month | 1986–1994 |
| Michaela Watkins | 36 years, 11 months | 2008–2009 |
| Christopher Guest | 36 years, 8 months | 1984–1985 |
| Billy Crystal | 36 years, 7 months | 1984–1985 |
| Colin Quinn | 36 years, 4 months | 1995–2000 |
- Hammond was the oldest person to be a cast member, he was 53 years old during his final season on the show.
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