Horatio Sanz was born June 4, 1974 in Santiago, Chile. He joined "Saturday Night Live" on September 26, 1998 as a featured player, and the following season he was promoted to cast member status.

Sanz has performed impressions of Louie Anderson, Bun E. Carlos, Larry Flynt, Barney Frank, Jerry Garcia, Rosie O'Donnell, and Meatloaf.

Since 1991, Sanz has been writing and performing at theaters including The Court Theater and with Chicago's famed Second City improv/sketch comedy troupe. He is also one of the founding members of The Upright Citizens Brigade.

On the big screen, Sanz appeared in "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994), "Road Trip" (2000), and "Tomcats" (2001). His television credits include "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Upright Citizens Brigade."

He was raised in Chicago, Illinois.