Ranking The 29 Greatest Saturday Night Live Cast Members of All-Time

26. Molly Shannon

From 1995-2001, Shannon starred on SNL. The Ohio native ultimately replaced Janeane Garofalo in what was considered to be a transitional time for the show. Shannon quickly garnered a cult following with her eccentric on-air personalities. The most notable role from Shannon’s time on SNL includes Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher. Shannon’s success with the character led to a feature film (Superstar) — as well as an uptick in inclusion for women writers on the show.

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25. Adam Sandler


Sandler was a megastar all throughout the ’90s. His introduction to the public came in the form of his roles on SNL. The quirky yet highly energetic actor will forever be known for his guitar playing on the catchy tune “The Chanukah Song.” Sandler parlayed SNL popularity into films including Billy Madison, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, and Happy Gilmore.

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