Fred Armisen

An indie rock lifer as well as a major force in the comedy world, Fred Armisen intertwines music and humor throughout his numerous ventures in television, film, performance, and recording. He played drums in the groove-heavy post-hardcore band Trenchmouth between 1988 and 1996, and later drummed on recordings by Matthew Sweet, Les Savy Fav, members of the Mekons, and others. After venturing into comedy during the late '90s, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, remaining on board for more than a decade. His time on SNL and other series led to the creation of several fake ...