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Paula Pell

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  • Actress
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Paula Pell
Hart plans an innovative action film with unscripted, unexpected scenes to cement his legacy as the greatest. However, a blind spot leads him to fall victim to a vengeful plot from his past.
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Paula Pell was born on 15 April 1963 in Joliet, Illinois, USA. She is a writer and actress, known for Saturday Night Live (1975), Inside Out (2015) and 30 Rock (2006). She has been married to Janine Brito since 13 November 2020.
BornApril 15, 1963
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BornApril 15, 1963
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 10 wins & 23 nominations total

    'Wine Country' Star Paula Pell Says Madea Is Underrated

    'Wine Country' Star Paula Pell Says Madea Is Underrated

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    Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Lewis Black, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Mindy Kaling in Inside Out (2015)
    Inside Out
    8.1
    • Dream Director
    • Mom's Anger
    • Additional Voices(voice)
    • 2015
    Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
    30 Rock
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone, and Andrea Riseborough in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
    Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
    7.7
    • Lady in Bar
    • 2014

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    Writer

    • The 5th wheel
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
    • SNL50: The Anniversary Special (2025)
      SNL50: The Anniversary Special
      7.8
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2025
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • additional sketch
      • writer ...
      • 1995–2023
    • Helen Mirren, Fred Armisen, Tommy Davidson, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph, Megan Thee Stallion, and Sarah Cooper in Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020)
      Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
      5.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Paula Pell in Mapleworth Murders (2020)
      Mapleworth Murders
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • Patton Oswalt and Glenn Howerton in A.P. Bio (2018)
      A.P. Bio
      7.4
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2019
    • Juliette Lewis, Ione Skye, Jennifer Garner, David Tennant, Janicza Bravo, Arturo Del Puerto, Chris Sullivan, and Bridget Everett in Camping (2018)
      Camping
      5.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2018
    • Seth Meyers in 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
      75th Golden Globe Awards
      5.6
      TV Special
      • special material by
      • 2018
    • Jimmy Fallon in The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 (2017)
      The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017
      5.6
      TV Special
      • special material by
      • 2017
    • Tony Bennett in Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come (2016)
      Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come
      7.0
      TV Special
      • additional material by
      • 2016
    • Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in Sisters (2015)
      Sisters
      6.0
      • written by
      • 2015
    • Hudson Valley Ballers (2013)
      Hudson Valley Ballers
      7.1
      TV Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • 2013–2015
    • Neil Patrick Harris in The Oscars (2015)
      The Oscars
      6.5
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2015
    • Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
      Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
      8.1
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2015
    • The Re-Gift
      8.6
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • Ellen DeGeneres in The Oscars (2014)
      The Oscars
      7.7
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2014

    Actress

    • The Cat in the Hat
      • (voice)
      • In Production
      • 2026
    • The 'Burbs
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Michelle Williams in Dying for Sex (2025)
      Dying for Sex
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • 2025
    • Sam Morelos, Chloe Fineman, and Matt Cornett in Summer of 69 (2025)
      Summer of 69
      5.7
      • Betty Spaghetti
      • 2025
    • Harley Quinn (2019)
      Harley Quinn
      8.4
      TV Series
      • G.A.I.L. (voice)
      • 2025
    • Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan, Carlos Alazraqui, Lewis Black, Grey Griffin, Tony Hale, Peter Jessop, Matthew Yang King, Liza Lapira, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Phyllis Smith, Paula Pell, Kensington Tallman, Kimberly Woods, Grace Lu, Quinn Minichino Eakins, Ally Maki, Richard Ayoade, Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green, Ace Gibson, Giancarlo Sabogal, Maya Aoki Tuttle, Kunal Dudheker, Noah Kaye Bentley, Lauren Holt, and Nicolas Cantu in Dream Productions (2024)
      Dream Productions
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Paula (voice)
      • 2024
    • Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Maya Hawke, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ayo Edebiri in Inside Out 2 (2024)
      Inside Out 2
      7.5
      • Mom's Anger (voice)
      • 2024
    • Kevin Hart, John Cena, Ben Schwartz, and Nathalie Emmanuel in Die Hart 2: Die Harter (2024)
      Die Hart 2: Die Harter
      4.3
      • Cynthia
      • 2024
    • Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Henry Winkler, Alanna Ubach, Ben Feldman, Mindy Kaling, and Lucas Neff in Monsters at Work (2021)
      Monsters at Work
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Sunny (voice)
      • 2024
    • Busy Philipps, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Sara Bareilles in Girls5eva (2021)
      Girls5eva
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Gloria McManus
      • 2021–2024
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Tampon Farm Worker
      • Fox and Friends Announcer
      • Fox & Friends Announcer ...
      • 1995–2023
    • Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, and Ayo Edebiri in Big Mouth (2017)
      Big Mouth
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Barbara Glouberman
      • AbortTheCourt
      • Lola's Couch Pillow (voice) ...
      • 2017–2023
    • The Slumber Party (2023)
      The Slumber Party
      5.5
      • Principal Petersen
      • 2023
    • Brad Garrett, Gina Rodriguez, Hannah Simone, and Lauren Ash in Not Dead Yet (2023)
      Not Dead Yet
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Marlena
      • 2023
    • Die Hart (2020)
      Die Hart
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Cynthia
      • 2023
    • Ty Burrell, Rashida Jones, Amy Poehler, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski, Yassir Lester, Betsy Sodaro, and Zach Cherry in Duncanville (2020)
      Duncanville
      6.3
      TV Series
      • (voice)
      • 2022
    • Above Average Presents (2012)
      Above Average Presents
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Mom 1
      • (2015)
      • 2015–2022

    Producer

    • The 5th wheel
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Maya Rudolph in Loot (2022)
      Loot
      6.8
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2024
    • Paula Pell in Mapleworth Murders (2020)
      Mapleworth Murders
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Juliette Lewis, Ione Skye, Jennifer Garner, David Tennant, Janicza Bravo, Arturo Del Puerto, Chris Sullivan, and Bridget Everett in Camping (2018)
      Camping
      5.1
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2018
    • Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd in This Is 40 (2012)
      This Is 40
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
      30 Rock
      8.3
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2009–2010
    • Thick and Thin (2006)
      Thick and Thin
      6.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2006
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    'Wine Country' Star Paula Pell Declares Her Love For Madea Films & 'Bridesmaids'
    Interview 3:21
    'Wine Country' Star Paula Pell Declares Her Love For Madea Films & 'Bridesmaids'
    'Wine Country' Stars Reveal the Roles That Make Their Moms Proud
    Interview 2:18
    'Wine Country' Stars Reveal the Roles That Make Their Moms Proud
    'Wine Country' Stars Reveal the Roles That Make Their Moms Proud
    Interview 2:18
    'Wine Country' Stars Reveal the Roles That Make Their Moms Proud
    Amy, Tina, and Maya Pick Their 'Wine Country' Comedy Pairings
    Interview 1:53
    Amy, Tina, and Maya Pick Their 'Wine Country' Comedy Pairings
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:12
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer - Season 3
    Trailer 2:18
    Official Trailer - Season 3
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • The Cast of Girls5Eva
    • Born
      • April 15, 1963
      • Joliet, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • Janine BritoNovember 13, 2020 - present

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      Married her girlfriend Janine Brito on Friday 13th November 2020.

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