ShowBizzBuzz: Jef Holbrook in Comedy Film ‘Saturday Night’
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Who is Buzzworthy?
Actor Jef Holbrook, who appears as a skilled editor under pressure in Jason Reitman’s retelling of the opening night of the infamous late-night television show, Saturday Night, which debuted in theaters in October and is now available for streaming.
What is the premise of Saturday Night?
Written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman, the film is described as: based on the true story of the 90 minutes leading up to the debut broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live show on October 11, 1975, when a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television — and culture — forever.
Jef appears as an Editor thrust into the pressure-cooker atmosphere behind the scenes as the clock is ticking and a last-minute segment change must get made.
What does Jef Holbrook have to say about the role?
“I’m actually a freelance editor so when I was cast, I reached out to the Editor’s Guild who connected me with people who knew about the editing processes available for TV in 1975. It was super fun to talk to other editors while preparing for the role.”
Has Jef Holbrook worked with SNL alum before?
Yep! SNL fans will recognize Jef for his appearance with Beck Bennett in a Buffalo Wild Wings commercial and with Fred Armisen in the music video Come and Save Me.
And coming up, Jef lands alongside Eddie Murphy and Pete Davison in the anticipated Amazon MGM Studios film The Pickup.
Where else have we seen Jef Holbrook?
Jef has been in a bunch of TV shows, including Cobra Kai, Will Trent, Brockmire, Heels, Drop Dead Diva, Young Dylan, and the DC shows Black Lightning and Naomi. Plus, his film credits include Harold and the Purple Crayon, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Electric Jesus, and Survive the Night. Theatergoers have watched him at the Springer Opera House in Georgia for years. He was also part of their national touring shows, Greater Tuna and A Tuna Christmas, led by Broadway director Ed Howard. He hit the road touring with Broadway playwright and screenwriter Topher Payne, performing 40 characters in their two-person show.
Want an interesting fact about Jef Holbrook?
We’ve got a few fun facts. First, Jef is the creator and animator of original comic book projects. He published the six-part comic book mini-series, The Čricket: Diamonds Are for Never, and later made it into an animated short film. Second, Jef and his wife Sara Lynn Holbrook have their own production company in Georgia called Argo Navis Studios. And third, this dynamic duo founded and run the annual Five Minute Film Festival.
How can you keep up with Jef Holbrook?
Visit his website at: JefHolbrook.com
Or follow on Instagram: @jefholbrook
Threads: @jefholbrook
YouTube: @jefh
TikTok: @jefholbrook
Facebook: /jefholbrook
Mastodon: jef.mstdn.social
