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Tina Fey is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer who has been a highly influential figure in American television comedy. She achieved national recognition as a cast member and the first female head writer for Saturday Night Live, where she notably anchored the Weekend Update segment. In 2006, she expanded her career by creating the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, a satirical look behind the scenes of a fictional sketch comedy show. Fey is also recognized for writing the screenplay for the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls.
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What was Tina Fey's role on Saturday Night Live?
Tina Fey became Saturday Night Live's first female head writer. She also anchored the show's Weekend Update from 2000 to 2006 with Jimmy Fallon and later Amy Poehler.
Which television series did Tina Fey create?
Tina Fey created and starred in 30 Rock, which ran on NBC from 2006 to 2013. The comedy drew on the production culture of a fictional live sketch show.
Did Tina Fey write Mean Girls?
Yes. Fey wrote the screenplay for Mean Girls, released in 2004, adapting ideas from Rosalind Wiseman's book Queen Bees and Wannabes. Fey also played Ms. Norbury in the film.
What is Tina Fey's connection to Weekend Update?
She became a Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live in 2000. Her tenure helped make the segment one of her most recognizable television writing and performance credits.
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