‘Saturday Night Live’ player Bill Hader to exit this weekend after 8 seasons

By The Associated Press

Posted May 14, 2013 10:24:14 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Bill Hader is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after an eight-year run.

His spokesman confirms that the 34-year-old comedian will depart “SNL” after this weekend’s season finale.

Hader joined the NBC sketch-comedy show in 2005. He has since made his mark with a range of impersonations including Al Pacino, Vincent Price, James Carville and Stefon, the hipster “Weekend Update” correspondent.

Hader’s films include “Superbad,” ”Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” ”Knocked Up” and “Pineapple Express.”

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