Orville Willis Forte (born June 17, 1970 in Alameda County, California) is an American actor, writer, and comedian best known for appearing on Saturday Night Live, where he has been a cast member since 2002.
Before joining SNL Forte was a member of The Groundlings. He has also written and/or produced on the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, That '70s Show, Clone High and Action.
Forte's impressions include President George W. Bush, Senator John Edwards, Daryl Hall, Zell Miller and a puppeteer voicing Kermit the Frog. His original characters include the Falconer and Tim Calhoun.