A former writer who transitioned to a cast member, Mikey Day excels at playing comically exasperated everymen and delightfully weird characters. He is perhaps best known for his creative role in the ‘Haunted Elevator’ sketch duo alongside Kenan Thompson, which produced the viral sensation David S. Pumpkins via Tom Hanks. His characters are often defined by a barely-contained panic or an absurdly specific obsession. Day’s background as a writer is evident in his smart, well-structured performances. He remains a key utility player in the current cast, able to ground a sketch or send it into absurdity with equal skill.