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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