The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time
Since 1975, Saturday Night Live has launched some of the most iconic comedians in history. But who truly ruled the stage at 30 Rock? From the wild energy of Chris Farley to the deadpan brilliance of Tina Fey, fans are facing off to decide who owned the sketch comedy throne. It’s impressions vs. original characters, classic vs. modern—and every vote helps shape the GOAT list of SNL greatness.
1. WILL FERRELL
Will Ferrell is currently the #1 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 60.9% head-to-head battles.
T2. KATE MCKINNON
Kate McKinnon is currently tied for the #2 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 56.2% head-to-head battles.
T2. TINA FEY
Tina Fey is currently tied for the #2 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 56.2% head-to-head battles.
4. CHRIS FARLEY
Chris Farley is currently the #4 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 55.9% head-to-head battles.
5. EDDIE MURPHY
Eddie Murphy is currently the #5 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 55.2% head-to-head battles.
6. KRISTEN WIIG
Kristen Wiig is currently the #6 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 52.3% head-to-head battles.
7. JOHN BELUSHI
John Belushi is currently the #7 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 52.2% head-to-head battles.
8. ADAM SANDLER
Adam Sandler is currently the #8 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 49.3% head-to-head battles.
9. BILL MURRAY
Bill Murray is currently the #9 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 47.8% head-to-head battles.
10. GILDA RADNER
Gilda Radner is currently the #10 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 45.5% head-to-head battles.
11. AMY POEHLER
Amy Poehler is currently the #11 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 45.3% head-to-head battles.
12. DAN AYKROYD
Dan Aykroyd is currently the #12 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 44.1% head-to-head battles.
T13. MAYA RUDOLPH
Maya Rudolph is currently tied for the #13 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 42.7% head-to-head battles.
T13. PHIL HARTMAN
Phil Hartman is currently tied for the #13 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 42.7% head-to-head battles.
15. BILL HADER
Bill Hader is currently the #15 Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time winning 38.7% head-to-head battles.
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