7.9
Movie
Acting
Paula Pell
- Born
- (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Joliet, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 60 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
7.4
Movie
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
7.5
Movie
Inside Out 2
6.1
Movie
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
5.9
Movie
This Is 40
8.0
TV
Parks and Recreation
6.0
Movie
Sisters
7.2
TV
Monsters at Work
7.6
TV
Big Mouth
8.3
TV
Harley Quinn
7.2
Movie
Riley's First Date?
7.5
TV
30 Rock
7.1
TV
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
5.5
Movie
Wine Country
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
5.8
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
6.4
Movie
Other People
6.9
TV
A.P. Bio
Acting credits 53
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Cat in the Hat Film | (voice) |
| 2026 | Lorne Film | Self |
| 2026 | The 'Burbs TV | Dana Richards (8 ep) |
| 2025 | The Four Seasons TV | Dana (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Dying for Sex TV | Nurse Amy (1 ep) |
| 2025 | Good Hang with Amy Poehler TV | Self - Guest (2 ep) |
| 2025 | Summer of 69 Film | Betty Spaghetti |
| 2025 | Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV | Jean Dumb (1 ep) |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Film | Self |
| 2025 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Dream Productions TV | Paula Persimmon (voice) (4 ep) |
| 2024 | Will & Harper Film | Self |
| 2024 | Inside Out 2 Film | Mom's Anger (voice) |
| 2024 | Die Hart 2: Die Harter Film | Cynthia |
| 2023 | The Slumber Party Film | Principal Petersen |
| 2023 | Not Dead Yet TV | Marlena (1 ep) |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Loot TV | Paula (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Monsters at Work TV | Sunny (voice) (4 ep) |
| 2021 | Amidst the Chaos – Live (Again) from the Hollywood Bowl Film | Self |
| 2021 | Girls5eva TV | Gloria (22 ep) |
| 2020 | Mapleworth Murders TV | Abigail Mapleworth (12 ep) |
| 2020 | Die Hart TV | Cynthia (4 ep) |
| 2020 | 30 Rock: A One-Time Special Film | Paula Hornberger |
| 2019 | Harley Quinn TV | G.A.I.L (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Wyrm Film | Tanya |
| 2019 | Wine Country Film | Val |
| 2018 | A.P. Bio TV | Helen Henry Demarcus (37 ep) |
| 2017 | No Activity TV | Daisy, Trucker (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Barbara Glouberman / Bubbe (voice), Barbara Glouberman (voice), Barbara Glouberman / Lola's Couch Pillow (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Carpool Karaoke: The Series TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Other People Film | Aunt Patti |
| 2016 | Brother Nature Film | Woman in Suit |
| 2015 | Sisters Film | Dana |
| 2015 | Riley's First Date? Film | Mom's Anger (voice) |
| 2015 | Documentary Now! TV | Patty (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Inside Out Film | Dream Director / Mom's Anger (voice) |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Bev (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Film | Lady in Bar |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self, Self - Guest, Trisha Bumrock, Self - Guest (2 ep) |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest (2 ep) |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Film | Crowd Member at Ice Rink |
| 2013 | The Awesomes TV | Gadget Gal (voice) (30 ep) |
| 2012 | The Mindy Project TV | Evelyn (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again Film | Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation TV | Tammy Zero (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Film | Self |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Paula Hornberger (6 ep) |
| 2005 | Made in Hollywood TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2002 | The Colin Quinn Show TV | (3 ep) |
| 1990 | Super Force TV | Mrs. BIloxi (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | 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), P. J. Dougherty (uncredited), Terrell's Wife (uncredited), New Canaan Woman (uncredited), Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Judge on The Swan / Announcer (uncredited), Linda Grabel (uncredited), Ashley (voice) (uncredited), Lesbian (uncredited), Trio Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Judine (uncredited), Valentine Commercial Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Staff Member (uncredited), Nun (uncredited), I Drink Your Milkshake Announcer (voice) (uncredited), ABC Family Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Joann (uncredited), Audience Member With Question (uncredited), Cougar Den Announcer (voice) (uncredited), QVC Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Sketch Announcer (voice) (uncredited), Denise (voice) (uncredited), Far Side Woman (uncredited), Teacher (uncredited) (3 ep) |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Fifth Wheel Film | Producer, Screenplay |
| 2022 | Loot TV | Consulting Producer (10 ep) |
| 2020 | Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Mapleworth Murders TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Camping TV | Writer, Co-Executive Producer (1 ep) |
| 2018 | A.P. Bio TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Sisters Film | Screenplay |
| 2012 | This Is 40 Film | Executive Producer |
| 2010 | The Women of SNL Film | Writer |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special Film | Writer |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Film | Writer |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer (301 ep) |