Sam Jay
Stand-up comedian · New York / Atlanta

Sam Jay

Who Sam Jay is

Stand-up comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, actor and television creator/host. Her work includes writing for Saturday Night Live, co-creating Bust Down, hosting PAUSE with Sam Jay and the stand-up hours 3 in the Morning and Salute Me or Shoot Me.

Sam Jay tour dates 2026–27

42 shows from 15 October 2026 to 6 March 2027 in Minneapolis, Burlington, Boston, Denver and 5 more cities.

30 more dates, to 6 March 2027

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At a glance

Born
1982
Based in
New York / Atlanta
Came up through
Saturday Night Live
Stand-up specials
3 in the Morning and Salute Me or Shoot Me
On screen
PAUSE with Sam Jay, Bust Down and Saturday Night Live writing
WTF with Marc Maron
Episode 1316, 2022
Next on stage
15 October 2026 — Sisyphus Brewing, Minneapolis, MN

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

On screen

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Questions and answers

Where is Sam Jay performing next?

Thursday 15 October 2026, 8:00 PM at Sisyphus Brewing, Minneapolis, MN, then 41 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 42 shows from 15 October 2026 to 6 March 2027 in Minneapolis, Burlington, Boston, Denver, Baltimore, Detroit and 3 more cities.

What stand-up specials have they released?

3 in the Morning and Salute Me or Shoot Me.

What TV shows and films are they in?

PAUSE with Sam Jay, Bust Down and Saturday Night Live writing.

Where did they get their start?

Saturday Night Live (writer).

Where are they based?

New York / Atlanta, as their record gives it.

When were they born?

In 1982.

Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?

Yes — episode 1316, 2022 (the episode ↗).

Who are some comedians like them?

Emmy Blotnick (also in Pause with Sam Jay), Langston Kerman (also in Pause with Sam Jay), John Mulaney (on the same bill, 7 November 2026), Leslie Jones (on the same bill, 7 November 2026) and Alex English (also in Pause with Sam Jay).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026