Bobby Moynihan

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When Bobby Moynihan was a kid, one of his favorite activities was putting on a fancy suit and pretending like he was hosting Saturday Night Live. That comedic enthusiasm would eventually carry him right toward his dream.

In 2008, Bobby Moynihan was cast on SNL and starred on the show for nearly a decade. He did a few impressions, but his strength was portraying offbeat characters. When he joined us on Bullseye, he had just published a children’s book: Not All Sheep are Boring. It follows the adventures of sheep who actually lead rich, interesting lives and have hobbies like drinking coffee, metal detecting, and eating pasta. 

These days Bobby keeps busy. He is starring in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. It’s a mockumentary sitcom alongside SNL alum Tracy Morgan. Bobby’s also in Pixar’s latest animated feature Hoppers. He plays an adorable beaver that’s “king of the mammals” named King George. 

Bobby joined Bullseye to talk about how he came up with the idea for his children’s book, life after SNL, and, of course, portraying Drunk Uncle on Weekend Update. 

A version of this interview originally aired in 2022.