Tina Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, and former castmember of Saturday Night Live. During her tenure on the show, she was co-anchor of Weekend Update as well as the show's head writer. Because of this, she rarely appeared in any sketches. She returned to host 3 times the first being on February 23, 2008, the second being on April 10, 2010 and the third and most recent time being on May 7, 2011.
Impressions/Characters
Impressions
- Barbara Pierce Bush
- Bea Arthur
- Daisy De La Hoya
- Dina Lohan
- Janice Dickinson
- Kathleen Willey
- Mary Ann Mobley
- Mary Jo Buttafuoco
- Paris Hilton
- Paula Zahn
- Sarah Palin
- Vanna White
Characters
- Bedelia's Mother
- Misty Peppers
- Rialto Grande Cocktail Waitress
- Space Lesbian
Personal Life
SNL Career
- 1997-2000: Writer
- 2000-2006: Head Writer
- 2000-2001: Featured Player
- 2001-2006: Repertory Player
- October 22, 2005-May 20, 2006: Repertory Player
- February 23, 2008: Host
- April 10, 2010: Host
- May 7, 2011: Host
- December 15, 2012: Cameo
- September 28, 2013: Host
Trivia
- She is left handed.
- It had been considered by fans she should be impersonated in the future. As Fey & Jimmy Fallon were dual anchors in Weekend Update for four seasons. On his hosted episode, Fallon was impersonated by Andy Samberg as his mirror side during the "Dressing Room" sketch.
| Preceded by: Colin Quinn |
Weekend Update Anchor with Jimmy Fallon (2000— 2004) |
Followed by: Herself and Amy Poehler |
| Preceded by: Herself and Jimmy Fallon |
Weekend Update Anchor with Amy Poehler (2004— 2005) |
Followed by: Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz |
| Preceded by: Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz |
Weekend Update Anchor with Amy Poehler (October 22, 2005— May 20, 2006) |
Followed by: Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers |
| Preceded by: Adam McKay |
Head Writer (October 2, 1999— May 20, 2006) |
Followed by: Seth Meyers, Andrew Steele, and Paula Pell |