5 Things to Know About 'SNL's' Newest Cast Member Jon Rudnitsky

— -- A new cast member is joining "Saturday Night Live."

Jon Rudnitsky will be a featured player with the show's 41st season, SNL announced today.

Here's what you need to know about SNL's newest cast member:

1. He grew up in Harrington Park, New Jersey.

2. The 25-year-old got his start doing open mics at The Comic Strip in New York City.

3. He graduated from the University of Southern California's BFA Acting Conservatory program.

4. In 2012, Rudnitsky won the Laugh Factory's Laugh Bowl college comedy competition.

5. His TV debut was on CBS's "Criminal Minds."

The new season of SNL premieres on Oct. 3.