Tina Fey, born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey on May 18, 1970, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Fey gained prominence for her work on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) as a writer and cast member, eventually becoming the first female head writer in 1999. She is also known for co-anchoring the "Weekend Update" segment on SNL. Fey created and starred in the critically acclaimed sitcom "30 Rock," playing Liz Lemon, the head writer of a comedy sketch show.
Fey's recent projects include co-creating, writing, and starring in the Netflix series "The Four Seasons," which premiered in 2025. She also has a recurring role as Cinda Canning in the Hulu mystery-comedy series "Only Murders in the Building". Additionally, Fey reunited with Amy Poehler for their "Restless Leg Tour," a live comedy show across the U.S. Fey has received numerous accolades, including ten Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, seven Writers Guild Awards, and three Producers Guild Awards. She was also the youngest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.