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Maya
Rudolph is a repertory player on Saturday Night Live. She first made her
appearance in May, 2000. She joined SNL from the Groundlings Theater in
Los Angeles where SNL alums Laraine Newman, Phil Hartman, and Jon Lovitz,
as well as current SNL cast members Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer and Chris
Kattan also performed. Rudolph has appeared on such television shows as "City of Angels", "Chicago Hope" and "Fired Up." She was also seen in the independent feature "Chuck & Buck", and in the film "Duets." Born in Gainesville, Florida, Rudolph's family moved to Los Angeles to pursue music careers when she was one year-old. Her mother, vocalist Minnie Riperton, recorded in the 60's Rotary Connection and went on to record solo albums with Maya's father, songwriter/producer Richard Rudolph. Together, Rudolph's parents penned the hit "Lovin' You" before Minnie passed away when Rudolph was age 7. Rudolph attended high school at Crossroads in Santa Monica, California. She furthered her studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in photography. While in school, she formed a nine-piece funk band, Super Sauce, and eventually joined a second group, The Rentals. With Rudolph on vocals and keyboard, The Rentals toured across the United States and Europe, opening for Alanis Morisette, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Garbage. After that, Rudolph decided to pursue a career in comedy. Rudolph resides in Los Angeles. Her birth date is July 27, 1972.
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