Paula Pell

Personal context

Summary

Paula Pell is a comedy writer, producer, and performer who spent 18 years on Saturday Night Live, helping create recurring characters including Debbie Downer and the Spartan Cheerleaders. Her work also includes 30 Rock, Sisters, Wine Country, and Girls5eva, which draws comedy from women’s friendships, pop culture, and the experiences of a lesbian character. Pell has said she hopes comedy will become more inclusive of gay people and gay actors, and has welcomed greater queer and age inclusion in entertainment. No public party campaigning, political affiliations, or broader activist roles are on record.