Paula Pell
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Trisha Bumrock
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Filmography
The Cat in the Hat
2026
as (voice)
Lorne
2026
as Self
The 'Burbs
2026
as Dana Richards
Summer of 69
2025
as Betty Spaghetti
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
as Self
Dying for Sex
2025
as Nurse Amy
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
2025
as Jean Dumb
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025
as Self
The Four Seasons
2025
as Dana
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2025
as Self - Guest
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2025
Inside Out 2
2024
as Mom's Anger (voice)
Will & Harper
2024
as Self
Dream Productions
2024
as Paula Persimmon (voice)
The Slumber Party
2023
as Principal Petersen
Not Dead Yet
2023
as Marlena
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
Loot
2022
as Paula
Amidst the Chaos – Live (Again) from the Hollywood Bowl
2021
as Self
Monsters at Work
2021
as Sunny (voice)
Girls5eva
2021
as Gloria
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
2020
as Paula Hornberger
Mapleworth Murders
2020
as Abigail Mapleworth
Die Hart
2020
as Cynthia
Wyrm
2019
as Tanya
Wine Country
2019
as Val
Harley Quinn
2019
as G.A.I.L (voice)
A.P. Bio
2018
as Helen Henry Demarcus
No Activity
2017
as Daisy
No Activity
2017
as Trucker
Big Mouth
2017
as Barbara Glouberman / Bubbe (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
as Barbara Glouberman (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
as (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
as Barbara Glouberman / Lola's Couch Pillow (voice)
Big Mouth
2017
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
2017
as Self
Other People
2016
as Aunt Patti
Brother Nature
2016
as Woman in Suit
Inside Out
2015
as Dream Director / Mom's Anger (voice)
Riley's First Date?
2015
as Mom's Anger (voice)
Sisters
2015
as Dana
Documentary Now!
2015
as Patty
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Bev
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014
as Lady in Bar
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Trisha Bumrock
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Crowd Member at Ice Rink
The Awesomes
2013
as Gadget Gal (voice)
The Mindy Project
2012
as Evelyn
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again
2010
as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Tammy Zero
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007
as Self
30 Rock
2006
as Paula Hornberger
Made in Hollywood
2005
as Self
The Colin Quinn Show
2002
Super Force
1990
as Mrs. BIloxi
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Robin Walker Fan (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Paula (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Mother (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Church Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Karen Coolidge (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Caller (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Betty Michaels (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Betty Ford (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Laughing Writer (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Various (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Sarah (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Helen (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Operator (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Friend (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Assistant (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as China Delegate Translator (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as P. J. Dougherty (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Terrell's Wife (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as New Canaan Woman (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Judge on The Swan / Announcer (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Linda Grabel (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Ashley (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Announcer (voice)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Lesbian (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Trio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Judine (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Valentine Commercial Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Staff Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Nun (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Commercial Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as I Drink Your Milkshake Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as ABC Family Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Joann (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member With Question (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Cougar Den Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as QVC Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Sketch Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Denise (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Far Side Woman (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Teacher (uncredited)