Tim Meadows was born on February 5, 1961, in Michigan. His mother, Mardell, worked as a nurse’s assistant, and his father, Lathon Meadows, was a janitor. He attended Wayne State University, where he studied radio and television broadcasting. Meadows would go on to become a prominent figure in American comedy, particularly known for his work as a stand-up comedian and improvisational performer.
Meadows began his comedy career in Detroit, performing improvisational comedy at the Soup Kitchen Saloon. His talents led him to join the famed comedy troupe The Second City, based in Chicago. The Second City has been a launching pad for many successful comedians, and Meadows was able to hone his skills alongside other rising stars of comedy.
In 1991, Tim Meadows joined the cast of the long-running sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). He remained a cast member until 2000, becoming one of the show's longest-serving performers at the time. His record tenure of nearly ten years was later surpassed by Darrell Hammond in 2005.
During his time on SNL, Meadows became known for his impersonations of celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Erykah Badu, and O.J. Simpson. However, he gained perhaps the most recognition for creating the original character Leon Phelps, also known as "The Ladies Man," a quirky talk show host who offered questionable romantic advice. This character was later adapted into a feature film, The Ladies Man (2000), which portrayed Phelps' quest to find love and legitimacy for his radio show. Despite strong fan interest from the show, the film received poor critical reviews and underperformed at the box office.
| Birth Date: | 5 Feb, 1961 |
| Age: | 59 yrs |
| Occupations: | Screenwriter Television actor Film actor Voice actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Highland Park |
| Education: | Wayne State University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American comedian and actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
