Tina Fey

Elizabeth Stamatina Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia, in 1970 to Donald and Jeannec Fey. Going by the name of Tina, Ms. Fey considered herself a "supernerd" during her high school and college years. Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (pronounced /ˈfeɪ/; born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has received seven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Writers Guild of America Awards. She was singled out as the performer who had the greatest impact on culture and entertainment in 2008 by the Associated Press, which gave her its AP Entertainer of the Year award. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1992, Fey moved to Chicago to take classes at the improvisational comedy group The Second City, where she became a featured player in 1994. Three years later, Fey became a writer for the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). She was promoted to the position of head writer in 1999. The following year, Fey was added to the cast of SNL. During her time there, she was co-anchor of the show's Weekend Update segment. After leaving SNL in 2006, she created the television series 30 Rock, a situation comedy loosely based on her experiences at SNL. In the series, Fey portrays the head writer of a fictional sketch comedy series. In 2004, Fey made her film debut as writer and co-star of the teen comedy Mean Girls. Characters and behaviors in the movie are based on Fey's high school life at Upper Darby High School and on the non-fiction book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman. The cast includes other past cast members of SNL including Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, and Amy Poehler. The film received favorable reviews, and was a box office success, grossing $129 million worldwide.

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Tina Fey -- Tracy's Rant Was 'Violent,' 'Disturbing'

Tina Fey -- Tracy's Rant Was 'Violent,' 'Disturbing'

Tina Fey says she was disturbed by the "violent imagery" in Tracy Morgan's homophobic stand-up act in Nashville -- but insists her "30 Rock" co-star is not a "hateful man."In a statement to TMZ,… READ MORE >

TV, Deadline - 354 days ago
Rachel Dratch -- Banished from SNL?!

Rachel Dratch -- Banished from SNL?!

Rachel Dratch on SNL: "Once you leave, you can never go back."Pap: "...But Tina Fey went back...?"Rachel: (pause .... smile) "... Why ya gotta do this to me right now?!" READ MORE >

TV, SNL - 1175 days ago
Tina Fey -- She's Just Not That Into You

Tina Fey -- She's Just Not That Into You

Our photog had a rough day yesterday, because it was the day his delusional relationship with Tina Fey sadly came to an end. See Also Tina Fey -- One Dolla Won't Make Me Holla  READ MORE >

Break-ups - 1190 days ago
Tina Fey -- One Dolla Won't Make Me Holla

Tina Fey -- One Dolla Won't Make Me Holla

We offered to throw one whole U.S. dollar her way, but Tina Fey refused to whip out her Golden Globes at the airport -- she's a little more high-priced than that.Regardless, after spending 15… READ MORE >

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BULLETIN: Tina Fey Is Filthy, Stinkin' Rich

BULLETIN: Tina Fey Is Filthy, Stinkin' Rich

We were pretty confident Tina Fey smelled better than her "30 Rock" co-star Judah Friedlander -- now we know for sure. See Also Tina Fey -- So That's Where the Scar's From  READ MORE >

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TMZ & Baldwin Say Palin's Hot

TMZ & Baldwin Say Palin's Hot

So who knew Alec Baldwin would go on SNL and tell Sarah Palin what TMZ told her just hours in NYC earlier... politics aside, she's kind of a babe. See Also It's Like Looking in a Mirror ...… READ MORE >

Prez Election 2008, SNL - 1318 days ago
Pete Sampras Backhands Tina Fey

Pete Sampras Backhands Tina Fey

Pete Sampras is sick and tired of Tina Fey -- and all those high and mighty celebs who push their political beliefs on the common folk. The retired tennis legend ripped into the Palin-alike and… READ MORE >

TMZ Sports, Prez Election 2008 - 1338 days ago
Tina Fey to Sarah Palin: I Can't Quit You

Tina Fey to Sarah Palin: I Can't Quit You

As we first reported, Tina Fey couldn't help but to reprise her role as Seh-rah Pay-lin on "Saturday Night Live" last night.This is the definition of a comedic "softball pitch" -- it almost seems… READ MORE >

TV, Prez Election 2008 - 1339 days ago
Tina Fey -- Still Traveling Coach?

Tina Fey -- Still Traveling Coach?

She picked up three Emmy awards Sunday night, but even Tina Fey had a minor hold-up at security check-in yesterday at the airport. Maybe they thought it was Sarah Palin. See Also Oye Fey! Could It… READ MORE >

 - 1344 days ago
Could It Be?

Could It Be?

Maybe we're just too cynical, but is it possible John McCain actually picked Tina Fey -- not Sarah Palin -- as his running mate?Tina probably knows what the Bush Doctrine is. See Also Sarah… READ MORE >

Prez Election 2008 - 1353 days ago