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