Lorne Michaels' 3 Children: All About theSNLCreator's Sons Henry and Eddie and Daughter Sophie

Mar. 15, 2025

Sophie Michaels, Henry Michaels, Lorne Michaels and Edward Michaels attend the 72nd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 10, 2018 in New York City.Photo:Jemal Countess/Getty

Jemal Countess/Getty

Lorne Michaelsis known as the father ofSaturday Night Live,but in his everyday life, he’s also a father of three.

Michaels is well-known for being the elusive man behind the curtain atSaturday Night Live.He rarely gives interviews or talks about his personal life, but he’s been at the forefront of the Emmy-winning sketch comedy show for nearly 50 years. In fact, Michaels is so devoted to his“life’s work”that according to aNew York Timesprofile of the comedy legend, he’s never missed a single Saturday night, even managing to make a table read following the birth of one of his children.

Despite his commitment toSNL,Michaels spoke openly about learning to scale back at work in order to prioritize his family life in an April 2011 interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.

“I’m certainly at a stage in life, and have been for a while, where you know what’s important,” he said. “I think the nocturnal thing [is hard] for [my kids] — realizing their father isn’t like other fathers. But they’re okay with it.”

In 2004, Michaels won theMark Twain Prizefor American Humor and paid tribute to the “best” people in his life: his family.

“Most importantly, I want to thank my family,” he said. “My wife, Alice; my children, Henry, Eddie, Sophie, to whom I get to share this. And because they’re the most and best thing that ever happened to me.”

Here’s everything to know about Lorne Michaels’ kids: Henry, Eddie and Sophie.

Henry Abraham Michaels, 32

Producer Lorne Michaels and his son, Henry Michaels arrive at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017.Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Michaels and his former assistant, Alice Barry, tied the knot in 1991. The following year, the pair welcomed their first child together.

Henry Abraham Michaels was born in April 1992. He was named after his paternal grandfather, Henry Abraham Lipowitz, who died when his own father was just a child.

“I lost my father when I was 14,” Michaels said during an interview withAmerican Masterson PBS. “At 14, it’s an earthquake.”

Lorne Michaels and his children, Sophia and Henry, attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Hot Rod” at Mann’s Chinese Theater on July 26, 2007.Mark Sullivan/WireImage

Mark Sullivan/WireImage

Henry grew up in New York with his parents and two younger siblings. He attended Deerfield Academy, a private boarding school in Massachusetts. After graduating high school, he studied at Dartmouth College.

Like his famous father, Henry seems to have a strong interest in the entertainment industry. In 2007, when he was still a teenager, he had a small role in the movieHot Rod.He walked the red carpet alongside his dad and his sister Sophie at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles.

Most recently, he was working as a staff writer for theDaniel Radcliffeshow,Miracle Workers.

Edward Lipowitz Michaels, 30

Producer Lorne Michaels and his son, Edward Lipowitz, attend the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018.Neilson Barnard/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Neilson Barnard/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Michaels and Barry welcomed their second son, Eddie, in November 1994.

Like his older brother, Eddie’s full name — Edward Lipowitz Michaels — holds a special meaning. His middle name, Lipowitz, was his father’s last name before he changed it to Michaels to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Eddie grew up in New York with his siblings and attended high school at Deerfield Academy. He then went to Vanderbilt University, where he graduated in 2017 with a degree in English Literature.

Henry Michaels and his sons, Lorne and Edward, attend the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Aside from a few red-carpet appearances with his family, though, Eddie seems to shy away from the spotlight and not much else is known about him.

Sophie Jane Michaels, 27

Lorne Michaels and his daughter Sophie Michaels attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Sophie Jane Michaels, the youngest child and only daughter of Michaels and Barry, was born in January 1998.

She grew up in New York and, like her older brothers, attended Deerfield Academy. In high school, Sophie also participated in equestrian competitions and competed in AA shows at both the national and international level. Speaking toThe Deerfield Scroll,the academy’s student newspaper, she explained that she’d been riding horses since the age of four.

“I love horseback riding because it’s a sport that constantly pushes me to improve and set goals for myself,” she said. “I also love the relationship between the horse and rider and how much it can affect the extent of achievement.”

Edward Lipowitz, Lorne Michaels, and Sophie Lipowitz attend the opening night after-party for “Mean Girls” on Broadway at TAO Downtown on April 8, 2018, in New York City.Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

During her college years, Sophie spent her summers working and gaining experience in television and journalism. In 2018, she was an intern atThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,and the following summer, she interned at Goop.

After graduating from Yale, Sophie began focusing on developing a career in nutrition and wellness. In 2021, she earned her health coach certification and worked as the manager of talent and brand partnerships for Sakara Life, a plant-based meal delivery system.

Now, however, she is following in her dad’s footsteps as the talent coordinator atSNL.

source: people.com