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Vanessa Bayer          

Actress & Comedian Known for "Saturday Night Live" and "Trainwreck"

Cleveland native and University of Pennsylvania alum Vanessa Bayer is best known for her seven season run on Saturday Night Live. On the popular show, she performed recurring characters such as Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy and weather women Dawn Lazurus.

She is also known for her roles in films such as Trainwreck, Carrie Pilby, and Office Christmas Party. Bayer also appeared in guest roles on NBC’s Will and Grace and the third season of Netflix’s Love, and the Netflix film, Ibiza. She is set to co-create and star in Big Deal, a single-camera television show on Showtime.

News

SNL's Vanessa Bayer on Her Teenage Battle with Cancer: I Was a Make-A-Wish Kid
When Vanessa Bayer was just freshman in high school, she was diagnosed with leukemia. While the news was a shock for her and her family, Bayer says her cancer battle ultimately led her to a career in comedy...
Vanessa Bayer talks writing for (and making out with) Ryan Gosling
Behind the scenes at 'Saturday Night Live,' where Vanessa Bayer co-wrote a very special sketch for host Ryan Gosling.
Vanessa Bayer Does The Best Rachel Green Impression You've ...
Vanessa Bayer Does The Best Rachel Green Impression You've Ever Seen. Now close your eyes and tell yourself that's not Rachel. 02/15/2016 11:31 am ET.
The (Very Lazy) Sunday Routine of Vanessa Bayer of 'Saturday ...
Vanessa Bayer, the 34-year-old comedian and actress, practices Transcendental Meditation at her home in the West Village. Credit Nicole Craine for The New ...
SNL’s Vanessa Bayer on Being a Teen Cancer Survivor: ‘It Can Be Extremely Alienating’
Vanessa Bayer: 'Saturday Night Live's' Secret Weapon | Movies ...
In the four seasons that Vanessa Bayer has been on Saturday Night Live, practically the entire cast ndash; including Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, Fred.

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