Alan Whitney Brown (born July 8, 1952) is an American comedian and writer. He is best known for his tenure as a writer and cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1991. In addition to writing for the program, he appeared opposite Dennis Miller in a biting satirical Weekend Update commentary segment called "The Big Picture". He won a 1988 Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (along with Al Franken, Tom Davis, Phil Hartman, Mike Myers, Lorne Michaels, and Conan O'Brien). Brown has been nominated for an Emmy award four times, winning once. He was also one of the original correspondents on Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 1996 to 1998.
Impressions[]
- Ed Jaymes
SNL Career[]
- May 5, 1984: Cameo
- 1985-1991: Writer
- 1986-1991: Featured Player (first episode: March 15, 1986)
Gallery[]
Intro for Season 11 (1986; was hired as a writer at the start of the season; first credited episode was on March 15, 1986)
Intro for Season 12 (1986-87; his second season with the show)
Intro for Season 13 (1987-88; his third season on the show)
Intro for Season 16 (1990-91; his sixth/final season with the show. His final credited episode was on March 16, 1991, but remained as a writer until the end of the season)