Paula Pell

Paula Pell (born April 15, 1963) is an American writer, actress, comedian, and producer. She gained prominence as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2020. Pell has received several accolades for her work on SNL and 30 Rock, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and six Writers Guild of America Awards. She has also produced, written, and performed in TV series such as 30 Rock, A.P. Bio, Love, and Mapleworth Murders. Pell has worked as a writer for prestigious award ceremonies and lent her voice to animated projects like Inside Out and Big Mouth. In addition, she has appeared in films and TV series like Sisters, Other People, and Wine Country. Since 2021, Pell has been a main cast member on the Peacock original series Gi.