Biography
An alumni of Chicago's famed Second City improv troupe, fashionably bespectacled writer-comedienne Tina Fey proved that a brainy woman could be sexy. A popular crush among political junkies, cultural literates, and highbrow frat boys across America, this self-described "super-nerd" first came onto the scene as a writer and cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ) where she sparkled brightly as the sarcastic Weekend Update co-anchor …
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Career Milestones
| After college, moved to Chicago, IL to study at the Second City | ||
| Raised in Upper Darby, PA | ||
1997 | Interviewed for position as a staff writer at "Saturday Night Live" (NBC); hired by Lorne Michaels | |
1999 | Elevated to position of head writer at "SNL" (NBC); the first female to ever hold the post | |
1999 | Head writer of "Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary" (NBC) | |
1999 | With "SNL" player Rachel Dratch, performed the sketch comedy "Dratch & Fey" in Chicago | |
2000 | Appeared on camera as co-host (with Jimmy Fallon and later Amy Poehler) of the Weekend Update segment of "SNL" | |
2000 | Reprised appearances in "Dratch & Fey" in NYC | |
2004 | Penned (also co-starred) first feature "Mean Girls"; film featured fellow "SNL" cast members Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, and Amy Poehler | |
2006 | Starred, wrote, and co-executive produced NBC comedy "30 Rock" as Liz Lemon, the head writer and co-executive producer of a NYC based sketch-comedy show | |
2008 | Became third female cast member to return and host "SNL" | |
2008 | Collaborated with former "SNL" castmate Amy Poehler for the comedy "Baby Mama" | |
2008 | Returned to "SNL" to impersonate former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin in several sketches | |
2010 | Co-starred with Steve Carell as a suburban couple whose "Date Night" turns hilariously disastrous | |
2010 | Voiced news reporter Roxanne Ritchi in the animated comedy "Megamind" | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | |
2011 | Wrote part-memoir, part-essay collection Bossypants | |
2012 | Announced as co-host (along with Amy Poehler) of 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards | |
Awards
2001 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Program in Saturday Night Live |
2002 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Program in Saturday Night Live |
2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Program in Saturday Night Live |
2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance In a Variety or Music Program in Saturday Night Live |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Comedy in 30 Rock |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Saturday Night Live |
2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Comedy in 30 Rock |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Saturday Night Live |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2011 | Critics' Choice TV Award for BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES in 30 Rock |
2011 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Saturday Night Live |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2012 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in 30 Rock |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2012 | Producers Guild of America Award for Television Series - Comedy in 30 Rock |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 30 Rock |
2012 | Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy Series in 30 Rock |