Jon Lovitz Talks Tennis And New Movie "Casino Jack" At Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

November 9, 2009 8:09 a.m. EST

Boca Raton, FL (CNS) - Before he starred on "Saturday Night Live" and appeared in over two dozen films, comedian Jon Lovitz was playing tennis. "I've been playing since I was 8," said the comedian, playing against other celebrities like "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan and even tennis champion Chris Evert during her Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic in Boca Raton, FL. Lovitz has spent his fifth year supporting the charity event, now in its twentieth year, which helps support abused women.

Evert and Lovitz also go as far back as twenty years as well. She hosted "Saturday Night Live" when he was a cast member. "Chris hosted 'Saturday Night Live' when I was on it and I've been doing this charity for a few years now and I love it," Lovitz said. "It's a fantastic event and it helps these women who suffer these horrific problems."

But Lovitz, who showed some real on-court talent, also likes to participate to meet the real tennis pros. "My teacher, Alex Olmedo, has been a champion since 1988 and he really made me love the game," he said.

But Lovitz is also back at work off the court. He recently opened two comedy clubs in California, which have hosted headliners like "SNL" alums Dana Carvey and David Spade. He's also starring in a new movie with Kevin Spacey, "Casino Jack," playing real-life convicts Jack Abramoff and Adam Kidan.

"He plays the lobbyist Jack Abramoff who got in trouble a few years ago and I play his business associate Adam Kidan," Lovitz said. "I had a really good time. Kevin's a great actor. I get to be funny and a little serious so the movie's both."

"Casino Jack" hits theaters next year, and Lovitz is sure to be back for the next Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic as well.