Age, Biography, and Wiki
Fred Armisen was born on December 4, 1966, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He grew up in Valley Stream, New York, where he attended the same school as fellow comedian Jim Breuer. Armisen initially pursued a career as a drummer before transitioning to comedy and acting. He is best known for his roles as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" from 2002 to 2013 and co-creating shows like "Portlandia" and "Documentary Now!".
| Occupation | Stand-up Comedians |
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| Date of Birth | 4 December 1966 |
| Age | 58 Years |
| Birth Place | Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Fred Armisen's height and weight are not widely available, he is often noted for his quirky style and comedic presence.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Fred Armisen was previously married to actress and comedian Elisabeth Moss from 2009 to 2011. He has been linked to several other celebrities over the years but currently keeps his personal life relatively private.
In 1998, he posed as a music journalist for the short film Fred Armisen's Guide to Music and South by Southwest. It was filmed by then-girlfriend Sally Timms and featured Armisen's "pranking musicians and industry types" during the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. In various segments he asked self-described "stupid" questions, pretended to be German, and also acted blind. A year later, Armisen starred with alternative rock legend Steve Albini in Chevelle's Point No. 1 EPK.
Armisen was married to musician Sally Timms from 1998 to 2004, and American actress Elisabeth Moss from 2009 to 2011. In 2014, Moss described their time together as "extremely traumatic, awful and horrible". "One of the greatest things I heard someone say about him is, 'He's so great at doing impersonations. But the greatest impersonation he does is that of a normal person,'" Moss added. During a later interview with Howard Stern, Armisen said, "I think I was a terrible husband. I think I'm a terrible boyfriend. [...] I feel bad for everyone I've gone out with."
Since working together on ThunderAnt, Armisen and Carrie Brownstein developed what Brownstein has called "one of the most intimate, functional, romantic, but nonsexual relationships [they have] ever had". According to Armisen, their relationship is "all of the things that I've ever wanted, you know, aside from like the physical stuff, but the intimacy that I have with her is like no other".
Armisen started dating actress Natasha Lyonne in 2014. Lyonne confirmed that they had ended their relationship in April 2022: "We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we're still talking all the time." Armisen began dating and married comedian Riki Lindhome later that year, and they purchased a home together in Los Feliz.
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| Husband | Sally Timms (m. 1998-2004) Elisabeth Moss (m. 2009-2011) Riki Lindhome (m. 2022) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Fred Armisen's net worth is estimated at $8 million. His earnings come from his successful career as a comedian, actor, and producer, including his time on "Saturday Night Live" and his work on "Portlandia" and other projects.
Career, Business, and Investments
Armisen's career spans multiple fields:
- Saturday Night Live: He was a cast member from 2002 to 2013.
- Portlandia: He co-created, wrote for, and starred in this IFC series from 2011 to 2018.
- Documentary Now: Also co-created and executive produced this IFC series, which premiered in 2015.
- Los Espookys: Co-created and executive produces this HBO series, which started in 2019.
- Real Estate Investments: Armisen has invested in several properties, including homes in Los Angeles' Silver Lake and Los Feliz areas.
He moved with his family to New York as a baby, and briefly lived in Brazil in his youth. He was raised in Valley Stream, New York, where he was a classmate of fellow SNL alumnus Jim Breuer. He attended the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan before dropping out to begin a career as a rock drummer. He said that he was inspired to perform after seeing the Clash and Devo perform on television, and wanted to be a performer since he was a child.
For much of his life, Armisen thought his paternal grandfather Ehara Masami was Japanese. However, Masami (better known by his professional name Masami Kuni or birth name Park Yeong-in ) was actually Korean and came from Ulsan; he adopted a Japanese name and persona after the massacre of Koreans in 1923 when he was a high school student. Park studied aesthetics at Tokyo Imperial University and became a professional dancer before moving to Germany. After the war, he returned to Japan, and formed a premier modern dance company. He eventually immigrated to the US, where he taught dance at what is now Cal State Fullerton from 1964 to 1975. Park Yeong-in's family were members of the Korean aristocracy, and Armisen's Korean lineage can be verifiably traced back to the 1600s.
Armisen has landed several minor yet memorable roles that were defined by an interviewer as "feral foreigners" in comedy films such as Eurotrip, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Deck the Halls, The Ex, The Promotion, The Rocker, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, and Confessions of a Shopaholic.
* Steve Jobs – Apple CEO who appears on Weekend Update to show off strange new technology. Armisen has stated that Steve Jobs is the celebrity he most enjoys portraying.
Armisen has directed music videos for bands such as the Helio Sequence. Armisen also had a role in the Wilco documentary I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, which featured footage from his stint opening for front man Jeff Tweedy's 2001 solo tour. He also appeared in video segments on Blue Man Group's How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0. Armisen occasionally writes for Pitchfork Media and interviewed Cat Power for that company. He appeared as Jens Hannemann on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on October 19, 2007, promoting a 28-minute DVD called Fred Armisen presents Jens Hannemann: "COMPLICATED DRUMMING TECHNIQUE". In 2010, Armisen briefly joined Joanna Newsom's tour for her album Have One on Me as his character Jens Hannemann. On SNL, Armisen often plays musical instruments in sketches, has two recurring characters who are musicians (Mackey the drummer from the Rialto Grande and Ferecito from Showbiz Grande Explosion), or impersonates famous figures in the music world such as Liberace, Phil Spector, Lou Reed, and Prince.
Social Network
Fred Armisen maintains a presence on social media platforms, though he is not extremely active. His engagement primarily focuses on promoting his projects and sharing occasional personal updates.
Armisen starred in the IFC sketch series Portlandia alongside Carrie Brownstein (of Sleater-Kinney); the first season debuted on January 21, 2011. With Brownstein, he appeared on the 2012 Simpsons episode "The Day the Earth Stood Cool", in which they play the Simpsons' new neighbors, who encourage everyone to be cool like them.
In 2013, Armisen appeared in the official music video for Portland, Oregon-based band Red Fang's song "Blood Like Cream". In 2021, he appeared as the protagonist in the official music video for the 2020 mix of George Harrison's song "My Sweet Lord".
Education
Armisen attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City but dropped out to pursue a career in music, specifically as a drummer. His creative journey eventually led him to comedy and acting.
Overall, Fred Armisen's diverse career and successful projects have contributed to his enduring presence in the entertainment industry and his substantial net worth.
In 1984, Armisen played drums in a local band along with his high school friends in Valley Stream, New York, but the group soon ended. In 1988, he moved to Chicago to play drums for the punk rock band Trenchmouth, and in the 1990s he played background drums with Blue Man Group.
