Acting
Spencer Ackerman
Born
1980-06-01 (46)
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
An American journalist and writer. Focusing primarily on national security, he began his career at The New Republic in 2002 before writing for Wired, The Guardian and The Daily Beast. He won a 2012 National Magazine Award for reporting on biased FBI training materials and a 2014 Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the 2013 global surveillance disclosures. During his career, Ackerman has reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay.
Known for
5.1Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
6.0A quarter-century after September 11th, the attacks' ripple effects persist across generations. Orphaned children, War on Terror journalists, young Afghans, and U.S. Marines shaped by the 2021 withdrawal share their stories.
Turning Point: Generation 9/11
2026