Paula Pell
American comedy writer, actress, and producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paula Pell (born April 15, 1963)[1] is an American writer, actress, comedian, and producer. Pell is best known for her work as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2020.[2][3][4] For her work on SNL and 30 Rock, she has been recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program and six Writers Guild of America Awards.[5] In 2019, Pell was honored with the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence.[6]
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Born | (1963-04-15) April 15, 1963 (age 60) Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
Occupation | Comedy writer, producer, actress |
Education | Seminole State College University of Tennessee (BA) |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse |
Pell has produced, written, and performed in numerous TV series, including 30 Rock, A.P. Bio, Love, and Mapleworth Murders, and has worked as a writer for awards ceremonies like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the MTV Video Music Awards. As a voiceover artist, she has voiced characters in Inside Out, Big Mouth, and Bless the Harts. Pell has also appeared in several films and TV series, including Sisters, Other People, and Wine Country. Since 2021, Pell has been a main cast member on the Peacock original series Girls5eva.