Jay Mohr, born in Verona, New Jersey, USA, wanted to be a comedian all
of his life. He performed stand-up comedy at colleges, comedy clubs,
and such television forums as
An Evening at the Improv (1981)
and
Two Drink Minimum (1994).
He first gained national attention while a cast member on
Saturday Night Live (1975),
where he became known for his impersonations of such people as
Sean Penn and
Christopher Walken.
