The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest SNL Cast Members of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Will Ferrell the greatest of all time among SNL Cast Members, with a 60.8% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Chris Farley (56.8%), #3 Tina Fey (56.1%).
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.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among SNL Cast Members?
GoatWars fans rank Will Ferrell the greatest of all time among SNL Cast Members, with a 60.8% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in SNL Cast Members by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 3,157 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of August 12, 2026.
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