With classic skits like "King Tut" and "Common Knowledge," actor Steve Martin has become one of the most unforgettable guest hosts on "Saturday Night Live." The 64-year-old funnyman has hit the stage as host at Studio 8H an impressive 15 times - a record he shares with actor Alec Baldwin.
While hosting the Season 35 finale of "Saturday Night Live," actor Alec Baldwin reached another milestone in his career and tied Steve Martin's record for hosting the show 15 times. With his impersonation of Tony Bennett and his famous discussion about "Schwetty Balls," the "30 Rock" star has proven to be one of the most memorable "SNL" hosts of all time.
At 88-years-old, Betty White is the oldest person to host "Saturday Night Live." The TV legend hosted a special Mother's Day Special in Season 35 and created a lot of laughs while talking about her "muffins" on the spoof NPR radio show "Delicious Dish." Most notably, her guest appearance was inspired by a Facebook-based campaign that stemmed from her hit Super Bowl commercial for Snickers.
With his "Living Colour" and comedy background, it made perfect sense for funnyman Jim Carrey to host "Saturday Night Live" in 1996. His most memorable skits were with him playing the overprotective "Jacuzzi Lifeguard" opposite Will Ferrell and the new "Roxbury Club" hopper with Ferrell and Chris Kattan.
Actress Candice Bergen was the first woman to host "Saturday Night Live" in Nov. 8, 1975. In one of her famed skits, the "Murphy Brown" star played a foreign correspondent reporter who insults and torments the king of a Middle Eastern country (played by John Belushi) during a TV interview.
Actor John Goodman was a popular guest host on "Saturday Night Live" and has appeared on the show 13 times. He has also made several cameo appearances, in which he famously played Linda Tripp during the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Appearing eight times, actor Tom Hanks often spoofed himself and his own films while guest hosting on "Saturday Night Live." During his many guest appearances, the Oscar-winner was inducted in the "SNL" Five-Timers Club, starred in skits like "Mr. Short Term Memory" and was often seen competing on the "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch.
Actor Christopher Walken was a host favorite on "Saturday Night Live," appearing on the show seven times. One of his most memorable characters on "SNL" was playing music producer Bruce Dickinson, who incessantly wanted "more cowbell" on the satire skit of a VH1 Behind the Music episode documenting Blue Oyster Cult.
Comedian-actor Jerry Seinfeld has twice made his mark on the "Saturday Night Live" as guest host. The "Seinfeld" creator and star first appeared on April 18, 1992, then later hosted on Oct. 2, 1999. He made a cameo in May 2010, joining "SNL" cast member Seth Meyers on the ""Really?!" segment.
Although he's most known for his vocal talent, Justin Timberlake has proudly showed off his comedic skills on "Saturday Night Live." The six-time Grammy-winner made history by being the first "SNL" guest host to win an Emmy in the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category.