In 2017, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for 'his extensive and acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer.'įollowing a series of appearances on several Canadian television programs, Myers came to recognition for performing on Saturday Night Live (1989–1995), which won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. In 2002, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His accolades include seven MTV Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Michael John Myers OC (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian actor, comedian, director, producer and screenwriter.