Was Sean Connery ever on Jeopardy?

Some Saturday Night Live cast members are remembered for their impressions. Darrell Hammond did many, but one of his most popular is Sean Connery in the Celebrity Jeopardy! sketches. He claimed the joke started as a last-ditch effort.

What season was SNL Jeopardy Sean Connery?

Episodes

#	Original airdate	Celebrities impersonated
1	Decem	Sean Connery
2		Phil Donahue
3	Octo	John Travolta
4		Minnie Driver

Who impersonated Sean Connery on SNL?

member Darrell Hammond As Connery's film career was on the back nine in 1996, SNL cast member Darrell Hammond began impersonating him on the famous comedy series and would go on to do so for two decades. To honor the Oscar-winning actor, who died this weekend at 90, Hammond on Saturday tweeted of his famous impression.

Was Sean Connery ever on SNL?

Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born 25 August, 1930-31 October, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He is best known as the original James Bond for the films. Although he has never been on Saturday Night Live, he has been impersonated mostly by Darrell Hammond 18 times.

Did Sean Connery dislike Alex Trebek?

' It makes no sense that Sean Connery hates Alex Trebek. And it makes no sense that he's a homophobe. ' It doesn't make any sense. And yet it's easily the most popular thing I've ever done.”

What was the first SNL Celebrity Jeopardy?

The first “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketch aired on Decem with Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek, Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds, Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery, and host Martin Short as Jerry Lewis.

Who wrote SNL Jeopardy?

Norm MacdonaldCelebrity Jeopardy! / Writers

Who played Sean Connery on SNL in 2000?

Darrell Hammond Darrell Hammond on Sean Connery Impression: “The Single Most Successful Thing I Ever Did As a Performer” Hammond talked to THR about his well-known impression of Connery, who died on Saturday at that age of 90: "It was the single most successful thing I ever did as a performer."

How old was Sean Connery when he died?

90 years ()Sean Connery / Age at death He was 90. His death, in his sleep either late Friday or early Saturday, was confirmed by his family. His wife, Micheline Roquebrune, told the British newspaper The Daily Mail that he had struggled with dementia.

How did Alex Trebek feel about SNL?

More Stories by Ryan. Alex Trebek was a huge fan of the Saturday Night Live sketches that poked fun at Jeopardy!, but he said there was another actor besides Will Ferrell who did his favorite impersonation. The iconic and beloved game show host died Sunday.

Was Burt Reynolds ever on SNL?

S5 E Burt Reynolds hosts Saturday Night Live on Ap with musical guest Anne Murray.

Which SNL episodes have Celebrity Jeopardy?

SNL: 10 Best Celebrity Jeopardy Episodes, Ranked

6 Robin Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones & Sean Connery.
7 Phil Donahue, Burt Reynolds & Marlon Brando. ...
8 Sean Connery, Minnie Driver & Jeff Goldblum. ...
9 Dave Matthews, Bjork & Sean Connery. ...
10 Ozzy Osbourne, Martha Stewart & Sean Connery. ...

Has there ever been a Celebrity Jeopardy?

Since its debut, Celebrity Jeopardy! has featured over 200 celebrity contestants. The last two celebrity tournaments were held in 2010 and in May 2015.