
Paula Pell
Known for Acting · 50 credits
- Born
- 1963-04-15 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Joliet, Illinois, USA
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

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self / Self - Guest / Trisha Bumrock

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Robin Walker Fan (uncredited) / Paula (uncredited) / Self (uncredited) / Mother (uncredited) / Church Member (uncredited) / Karen Coolidge (uncredited) / Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited) / Caller (voice) (uncredited) / Betty Michaels (uncredited) / Betty Ford (voice) / Laughing Writer (uncredited) / Various (uncredited) / Sarah (voice) (uncredited) / Helen (voice) (uncredited) / Operator (uncredited) / Friend (uncredited) / Assistant (uncredited) / China Delegate Translator (uncredited)

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self

30 Rock
2006
as Paula Hornberger
TV Shows (31)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self / Self - Guest / Trisha Bumrock

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Robin Walker Fan (uncredited) / Paula (uncredited) / Self (uncredited) / Mother (uncredited) / Church Member (uncredited) / Karen Coolidge (uncredited) / Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited) / Caller (voice) (uncredited) / Betty Michaels (uncredited) / Betty Ford (voice) / Laughing Writer (uncredited) / Various (uncredited) / Sarah (voice) (uncredited) / Helen (voice) (uncredited) / Operator (uncredited) / Friend (uncredited) / Assistant (uncredited) / China Delegate Translator (uncredited)

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self

30 Rock
2006
as Paula Hornberger

Parks and Recreation
2009
as Tammy Zero

The Four Seasons
2025
as Dana

Big Mouth
2017
as Barbara Glouberman / Bubbe (voice) / Barbara Glouberman (voice) / Barbara Glouberman / Lola's Couch Pillow (voice)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Bev

Harley Quinn
2019
as G.A.I.L (voice)

The Mindy Project
2012
as Evelyn

Monsters at Work
2021
as Sunny (voice)

Girls5eva
2021
as Gloria

Loot
2022
as Paula

Carpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
as Self

A.P. Bio
2018
as Helen Henry Demarcus

Made in Hollywood
2005
as Self

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Jean Dumb

No Activity
2017
as Daisy / Trucker

Documentary Now!
2015
as Patty

Dying for Sex
2025
as Nurse Amy

Super Force
1990
as Mrs. BIloxi

Not Dead Yet
2023
as Marlena

Die Hart
2020
as Cynthia

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025
as Self

The 'Burbs
2026
as Dana Richards

Dream Productions
2024
as Paula Persimmon (voice)

Mapleworth Murders
2020
as Abigail Mapleworth

The Awesomes
2013
as Gadget Gal (voice)
The Colin Quinn Show
2002
Movies (19)

Inside Out 2
2024
as Mom's Anger (voice)

Inside Out
2015
as Dream Director / Mom's Anger (voice)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014
as Lady in Bar

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Crowd Member at Ice Rink

Summer of 69
2025
as Betty Spaghetti

The Cat in the Hat
2026
as (voice)

Sisters
2015
as Dana

30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Paula Hornberger

Riley's First Date?
2015
as Mom's Anger (voice)

Will & Harper
2024
as Self

Wine Country
2019
as Val

Brother Nature
2016
as Woman in Suit

Other People
2016
as Aunt Patti

Wyrm
2019
as Tanya

The Slumber Party
2023
as Principal Petersen

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007
as Self
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again
2010
as Self

Amidst the Chaos – Live (Again) from the Hollywood Bowl
2021
as Self

Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee
2015
as Patti Skrowaczeski
About Paula Pell
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. With 50 credits spanning from 1975 to 2026, Paula Pell has appeared in 19 films and 31 TV shows.
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Most Popular Paula Pell Movies
- Inside Out 2 (2024) — as Mom's Anger (voice)
- Inside Out (2015) — as Dream Director / Mom's Anger (voice)
- Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) — as Lady in Bar
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) — as Crowd Member at Ice Rink
- Summer of 69 (2025) — as Betty Spaghetti
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