Seth Meyers is an American television host, comedian, actor, and writer. He has worked with various NBC late-night shows since 2001. From 2001 to 2014, he was a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and served as a host’s head writer. His show’s YouTube channel (@LateNightSeth) has more than 5 million subscribers.
He’s best known for hosting the late-night talk show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, on NBC. Most of his guests are A-level celebrities. On his show, he discusses celebrities lives, upcoming films, social issues, and politics. Meyers has been happily married to Alexi Ashe since 2013.
Before Fame
Seth had a very humble beginning. As a student at Northwestern University, Seth was in the school’s improv sketch group and performed as an improv comedian.
In 2001, he joined the Saturday Night Live as a cast member and was promoted to a writing supervisor in 2005. He became a head writer for the 2006-2007 season and co-anchored Weekend Update with Amy Poehler during that brief period.
Early Life & Education
Seth Meyers was born on December 28, 1973, in Evanston, Illinois, United States of America to Laurence (Larry) Meyers Jr and Hilary Claire. He grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire with his younger brother, Josh Meyers.
He obtained his high school education from Manchester High School West. In 1996, he graduated from Northwestern University and acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/Television.
Seth Meyers Wiki/Biography
| Real Name | Seth Adam Meyers |
| Nick Name | Seth Meyers |
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1973 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Evanston, Illinois, United States of America |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish-Czech-Austrian |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Net Worth (as of 2025) | $25 million |
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm or 1.8 m) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 40-32-34 |
| Body Shape | Inverted Triangle |
| Body Build | Fit |
| Dress Size | 17 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Personal Details
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Alexi Ashe (m. 2013) |
| Children | Ashe Olson (eldest son), Axel Strahl (middle child and a boy), and Adelaide Ruth (youngest child and a girl) |
| Siblings | Josh Meyers (an actor) |
| Father | Laurence (Larry) Meyers Jr. (Finance guy) |
| Mother | Hilary Claire (teacher) |
| Grandparents | His paternal grandfather was an Ashkenazi Jewish |
Age, Height & Weight
Seth Meyers was born on December 28, 1973. As of 2025, he is 51 years old. He celebrates his birthday on December 28th every year.
Meyers is 1.8 m tall and has a weight of around 181 pounds. His body measurements are around 40-32-34 inches.
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Wife & Children
At the wedding of his fellow co-star Chris Kattan, he met his future wife, Alexi Ashe. Shortly afterward, they were in a romantic relationship. Five years after dating, Seth proposed to his attorney wife and got engaged in July 2013.
On September 1, 2013, Seth Meyers married Alexi Ashe in a Jewish wedding. In this delightful, union, they have three children: Ashe Olson (eldest son), Axel Strahl (middle child and a boy), and Adelaide Ruth (youngest child and a girl).
Net Worth
As the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, Meyers earns a handsome annual salary of $5 million. His career on the television as a host has spanned over two and half decades. As of now, his net worth is around $25 million. Most of his wealth stems from late-night talk shows and acting roles.
Some Interesting Facts About Seth Meyers
- He is an American nationality holder of Jewish-Czech-Austrian descent.
- Seth delivered the commencement speech at Northwestern’s graduation in 2016.
- Professionally, he is an American comedian, actor, author, producer, and a host.
- In 2020, his show Late Night with Seth Meyers won the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Talk Show award.
- As a writer, he has written many books, such as I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared.
- He was the writer of 70th, 71st, and 72nd Golden Globe Awards.
- From 2008 to 2013, he was the solo-anchor of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update.
- Since 2014, he’s been hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC.
- Josh Meyers, his younger brother, is an American comedian and actor.
- Regarding his personal life, he’s happily married to Alexi Ashe. They are each other’s soulmates.
- Seth and Alexi have three children together.
- Meyers currently resides in a Greenwich Village duplex co-op in New York City with his family.
