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Tina Fey is a screenwriter, television actor and film actor, born on May 18, 1970 in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2026, Tina Fey is 56 years old. Education on record includes Upper Darby High School and University of Virginia. Awards on record include Writers Guild of America Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2010), Golden Globe Awards and 4 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about Tina Fey is how completely she controls the machinery of comedy. She is not just a funny performer; she is an architect who understands structure, rhythm, and the precise placement of a joke. Winning Emmys for both writing and acting is rare, and the Mark Twain Prize confirmed her place in the American comedic canon. I find her brand of intelligent self-deprecation endlessly rewatchable, because it never punches down. For my money, she did more to redefine what a comedy showrunner could be than almost anyone of her generation.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tina Fey
- Name (Japanese)
- ティナ・フェイ
- Reading
- てぃな・ふぇい
- Born
- May 18, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television actor / film actor / writer / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Upper Darby High School
- University
- University of Virginia
Awards & achievements
- Writers Guild of America Award
- 2010 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Golden Globe Awards
- Actor Awards
- 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/tintafey
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina%20Fey
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14540
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tina Fey born?
Born May 18, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Tina Fey from?
Tina Fey is from Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Tina Fey do?
Tina Fey works as screenwriter, television actor, film actor, writer, film producer.
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