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Also Known As	Elizabeth Stamatina Fey
Born	May 18, 1970 (age 56) • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors	Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2010) • Emmy Award (2009) • Emmy Award (2008) • Emmy Award (2007) • Emmy Award (2002) • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2013): Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2007): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program • Golden Globe Award (2009): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (2008): Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Notable Works	“Bossypants” • “Mean Girls” • “Mean Girls”
Married To	Jeff Richmond (2001–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Sisters" (2015) • "The Awesomes" (2013) • "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (2015–2017) • "Mean Girls" (2004) • "The Invention of Lying" (2009) • "Ponyo" (2008) • "This Is Where I Leave You" (2014) • "Man of the Year" (2006) • "Muppets Most Wanted" (2014) • "iCarly" (2012) • "Inside Amy Schumer" (2015) • "Maya & Marty" (2016) • "Phineas and Ferb" (2011) • "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" (2016) • "Above Average Presents" (2019) • "Great News" (2017–2018) • "Mapleworth Murders" (2020) • "Difficult People" (2016) • "Wine Country" (2019) • "Martin & Orloff" (2002) • "The Simpsons" (2013) • "30 Rock" (2006–2013) • "Megamind" (2010) • "Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Summer Edition" (2008) • "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters" (2007) • "SpongeBob SquarePants" (2009) • "Baby Mama" (2008) • "Upright Citizens Brigade" (1999) • "Admission" (2013) • "Date Night" (2010) • "Beer League" (2006) • "Conan" (2013) • "Saturday Night Live: Cut for Time" (2018) • "Modern Love" (2019)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"30 Rock: Kenneth the Webpage" (2007) • "Saturday Night Live" (1999–2017) • "30 Rock" (2006–2013) • "Great News" (2017) • "The Colin Quinn Show" (2002) • "Mean Girls" (2004) • "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (2015–2019)

Top Questions

Where was Tina Fey born?

Tina Fey was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Jeff Richmond (2001–present)

When was Tina Fey born?

Tina Fey was born on May 18, 1970.

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