Personal details
- Birth Date: 1961-02-05
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
- Children: (divorced, 2 children) Isaiah Crosby Meadows
- Parents: Lathon Meadows
- Professions: Actor, Writer, Camera and Electrical Department
Tim Meadows is one of those guys who just oozes comedy, you know? Born in Highland Park, Michigan, back in '61—yeah, he’s been at it for a while—he’s the kind of actor who can just walk into a scene and make you laugh with a single look. People mostly remember him from Saturday Night Live, where he basically became a legend with his deadpan delivery and those characters who just stick with you. But honestly, his movie work is where he really gets to stretch out. Take Mean Girls, for instance. He plays Principal Duvall, and even though he’s not in every scene, he just nails every single moment—awkward, stressed, and hilarious in the most relatable way. Then you’ve got The Ladies Man. That’s classic Meadows, turning a weird, over-the-top radio host into something way funnier than it had any right to be. It’s not Oscar bait or anything, but it’s pure Tim: silly, a little raunchy, but always sharp. Don’t sleep on Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, either. That movie’s a wild ride, and Meadows fits right in with the Lonely Island crew, playing the dead-serious manager who’s just trying to keep everything (and everyone) together. It’s that balance of being the straight man surrounded by chaos—he’s got it down to an art. Off-screen, he was married to Michelle Taylor for a bit, but honestly, it’s his work that people keep coming back to. Meadows is one of those guys who’s always fun to watch, whether he’s leading the charge or just stealing a scene.
So, this guy—total SNL legend—hung around the show for a whopping ten seasons. That’s no joke in the world of sketch comedy, where people usually bounce after a handful of years. He pretty much owned the title of longest-running cast member for a while. I mean, the guy practically lived at 30 Rock. But then, Darrell Hammond came along and, you know, just casually outlasted him. It’s wild to think about how many iconic sketches and characters came out of that original run. Like, he helped shape what SNL even is. People still talk about his best bits, and honestly, you can see his influence all over the place. Long story short, he set the bar, and Hammond just happened to jump over it later on. Comedy history, right there—ten solid seasons, and a legacy that’s still kicking around.
Tim Meadows keeps it real about his career—he’s not out here starring in Mamet flicks every month, and honestly, that’s fine by him. He calls himself a journeyman, which is just a fancy way of saying he goes where the work is and does what needs doing. Got a bland character in the script? He’ll roll in and shake things up, toss in some improv, and suddenly it’s not so boring anymore. If you want a doorway built, metaphorically or otherwise, folks know to call Tim. He’s not chasing prestige or waiting for some big break that may never come; he’s proud to be the guy people trust to get the job done, whether that’s making a scene funnier or just filling in the gaps. It’s honest work, and he’s all in for it. That kind of attitude, not gonna lie, is refreshing in a business full of egos and drama.
February 5, 1961
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Yes, Isaiah Crosby Meadows
Lathon Meadows and Surekha
64 years old