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Tina Fey

About Tina Fey

Tina Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer, known for her comedic roles in sketch comedy, television, and film. She broke into comedy as a featured player in the Chicago-based improvisational group The Second City, then appeared on Saturday Night Live from 1997 to 2006, where she served as head writer, performer, and co-anchor of Weekend Update, becoming SNL's first female head writer. She gained acclaim for creating and starring as Liz Lemon in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006-2013) and later created shows including Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Four Seasons. Fey acted in films such as Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008), and Date Night (2010), and released her memoir Bossypants in 2011, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list. She has received numerous accolades, including ten Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, and was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.

Guest appearances (32)

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Frequently asked questions

How did Tina Fey start in comedy?

Tina Fey broke into comedy as a featured player in The Second City, the improvisational group based in Chicago.

Was Tina Fey SNL's first female head writer?

Yes. On Saturday Night Live, where she worked from 1997 to 2006, Tina Fey was head writer, performer and co-anchor of Weekend Update, and she was the show's first female head writer.

Who did Tina Fey play in 30 Rock?

Tina Fey created the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006-2013) and starred in it as Liz Lemon.

What other shows has Tina Fey created?

Her other creations include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Four Seasons.

Which films has Tina Fey acted in?

Tina Fey's films include Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008) and Date Night (2010).

What is Bossypants?

Bossypants is the memoir Tina Fey released in 2011, and it topped The New York Times Best Seller list.

What awards has Tina Fey won?

The American comedian, born on May 18, 1970, has won ten Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, and she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.

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