Darrell Hammond, an accomplished American actor, stand-up comedian, and impressionist, was born on October 8, 1955. Throughout his illustrious career, he has established himself as a stalwart presence on Saturday Night Live (SNL),serving as a regular cast member from 1995 to 2009, thereby holding the record for the longest tenure of any cast member. Notably, upon his departure from the show at the age of 53, Hammond became the oldest cast member in the program's history.
Throughout his extensive tenure on SNL, Hammond has made a remarkable number of appearances, surpassing that of any other cast member. Furthermore, he has mastered an impressive array of celebrity impressions, with a staggering total of over 107, including his most frequent and iconic portrayal of former President Bill Clinton.
In addition to his SNL appearances, Hammond has continued to make notable contributions to the show, with a total of seven appearances as of May 8, 2011, since leaving the cast.