SNL at the Oscars

"Saturday Night Live" has been a comedic and American staple for more than 35 years. Almost since it's inception, cast-members and alumni have made leaps to the big screen. SNL has churned out a slew of movie stars and some have even made it to Hollywood's biggest night. Here's a look at the few "Saturday Night Live" alum who've been nominated for an Oscar. 

Dan Aykroyd

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 1990

"Driving Miss Daisy"

SNL: 1975-1979

Bill Murray

Best Actor Nominee, 2004

"Lost in Translation"

SNL: 1977-1980

Eddie Murphy

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 2007

"Dreamgirls"

SNL: 1980-1984

Robert Downey, Jr.

Best Actor Nominee, 1993

"Chaplin"

Best Supporting Actor Nominee, 2009

"Tropic Thunder"

SNL: 1985-1986

Joan Cusack

Best Supporting Actress Nominee, 1989

"Working Girl"

Best Supporting Actress Nominee, 1998

"In & Out"

SNL: 1985-1986

Kristen Wiig

Best Screenplay Nominee, 2012

"Bridesmaids"

SNL: 2005-2012

25 Best Christmas Films

8) TRADING PLACES

Director: John Landis

Actors: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis,

Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliot

Year: 1983

If the picture of a drunk, dirty Santa doesn't make you want to see this hilarious film, I'm not sure what will. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd are perfectly cast as a two very different guys who join forces to fight against a pair of corrupt Wall Street brothers.

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22 Best Dance Scenes

Film: COMING TO AMERICA

Director: John Landis

Actors: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, John Amos,

James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, Eriq LaSalle, Frankie Faison,

Allison Dean, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Paul Bates

Year: 1988

My all-time favorite dance scene is the awesome-ness that is... the African dance from "Coming to America". Paula Abdul was commissioned to choreograph this amazing delight. You don't have to take my word for it, watch and see what you think.

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Performance of the Day

Actor: ANIKA NONI ROSE

Film: "The Princess and the Frog"

Character: Tiana

Year: 2009

Bouncing back to Hollywood after almost being completely overshadowed by Hudson, Foxx, Murphy, and... ughhhh... Beyonce in "Dreamgirls", Broadway darling Anika Noni Rose really hit her mark with this performance. Playing the first black Disney princess (about freaking time), Rose showed she possesses a true talent for voice work. I hope she can carve out a place for herself in film and television, but if not, she will always have bragging rights. After all, how many people can say they are a Disney princess?

Keeping Score

Film: BEVERLY HILLS COP

Composer: Harold Faltermeyer

Year: 1984

Quote of the Day

"Is it my imagination or does every woman in New York have a severe emotional problem?"

Eddie Murphy as 'Akeem', "Coming to America", 1988

Quote of the Day

"I said, I...uh I, uh, uh, uh, I, uh I, I want the knife..."

Eddie Murphy as 'Chandler', "The Golden Child", 1987

13 Best Wedding-Themed Films

12) COMING TO AMERICA

Director: John Landis

Actors: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley,

John Amos, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, Eriq LaSalle

Year: 1988

The story of a Prince who comes to America to find his bride. Great writing and funny performances will have you rolling on the floor and, maybe even peeing your pants. The wedding scene is beautiful and touching... and the dress is amazing.

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