Quick Facts
Born:
1963-04-15
Birthplace:
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Credits:
65 Total Roles
Paula Pell
Acting
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Biography
Paula Pell (born April 15, 1963) 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. 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. In 2019, Pell was honored with the Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence.
Known For
Inside Out
Dream Director / Mom's Anger (voice)
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Lady in Bar
Inside Out 2
Mom's Anger (voice)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Crowd Member at Ice Rink
Parks and Recreation
Tammy Zero
Sisters
Dana
Monsters at Work
Sunny (voice)
Big Mouth
Barbara Glouberman / Bubbe (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Cat in the Hat MOVIE | (voice) |
| 2026 | The 'Burbs TV | Dana Richards |
| 2025 | Dying for Sex TV | Nurse Amy |
| 2025 | Summer of 69 MOVIE | Betty Spaghetti |
| 2025 | Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV | Jean Dumb |
| 2025 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night TV | Self |
| 2024 | Dream Productions TV | Paula Persimmon (voice) |
| 2024 | Will & Harper MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 MOVIE | Mom's Anger (voice) |
| 2023 | The Slumber Party MOVIE | Principal Petersen |