Ana Gasteyer
Biography
Ana Gasteyer is an American singer, stage and screen actress. She holds a BS in Theatre and Performance Studies from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Gasteyer is known for her comedic roles, particularly as a cast member of the television show Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2002. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Larry, kroť se, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and TV Funhouse. Gasteyer is also a member of The Groundlings, a Los Angeles comedy/improvisation group. Born on May 4, 1967, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, Gasteyer has a known credit of 114 acting roles.
Career overview
Ana Gasteyer is an American actress known for her comedic roles. She is a cast member of the television show Saturday Night Live, a position she held from 1996 to 2002. Gasteyer holds a BS in Theatre and Performance Studies from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
Gasteyer's acting credits include appearances in various films and television shows. She has been involved in projects such as Larry, kroť se, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and TV Funhouse. Gasteyer's work in the entertainment industry spans multiple genres and formats.
Gasteyer's background in comedy began with her involvement in The Groundlings, a Los Angeles comedy/improvisation group. She performed alongside other notable comedians, including Maya Rudolph and Will Ferrell. Gasteyer's career has been marked by her versatility and range in comedic roles.
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125 titles- Mating Season (2026) as Ellen (voice)
- Never Change! (2026) as Principal Nadler
- RoboGobo (2025) as Crabitha (voice)
- Hollywood Squares (2025) as Self
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025) as Self
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025)
- Doin' It (2025) as Principal Fletcher
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Krapopolis (2023) as Clotho (voice)
- Royal Crackers (2023) as Mayor (voice)
- Rose Parade 2023 (2023) as Self
- Loot (2022) as Grace Fences
- Alice's Wonderland Bakery (2022) as Kiki the Caterpillar (voice)
- Halloween in Hollywood (2022) as Self
- Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl (2022) as Self
- Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas (2022) as Susan
- How Dare You Want More: The Short Film (2022)
- Inside Job (2021) as Dolores (voice)
- American Auto (2021) as Katherine
- Ridley Jones (2021) as Amanda Cornwallis
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- A Clüsterfünke Christmas (2021) as Hildy Clüsterfünke
- A Clüsterfünke Christmas (2021) Writer
- A Clüsterfünke Christmas (2021) Executive Producer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Duncanville (2020) as Saleslady Janine (voice)
- Happiest Season (2020) as Harry Levin
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Tree (archive footage)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Tree
- Prodigal Son (2019) as Tilda
- Archibald's Next Big Thing (2019) as Mimsy
- Bless the Harts (2019) as Sam (voice)
- Wine Country (2019) as Catherine
- A Squirrel's Guide to Success (2018) as Narrator
- Great News (2017) as Kelly
- A Christmas Story Live! (2017) as Mrs. Schwartz
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016) as Krolia
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- People of Earth (2016) as Gina Morrison
- Lady Dynamite (2016) as Karen Grisham
- Grease Live (2016) as Principal McGee
- Younger (2015) as Meredith
- Dawn of the Croods (2015) as Meep (voice)
- Difficult People (2015) as Woman at Cafe
- Harvey Beaks (2015) as Tara (voice)
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) as Mrs. Gundermutt
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Miss Cinoman
- Geography Club (2013) as Mrs. Toles
- Peeples (2013) as Mayor Hodge
- Rapture-Palooza (2013) as Mrs. Lewis
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Barb Gurglar
- That's My Boy (2012) as Mrs. Ravensdale
- Robot & Frank (2012) as Shoplady
- Fun Size (2012) as Jackie Leroux
- Talking Dead (2011) as Herself
- Suburgatory (2011) as Sheila Shay
- Fully Loaded (2011) as Jane
- Fish Hooks (2010) as Hot Cocoa (voice)
- Running Wilde (2010) as Anna Lowry
- The Women of SNL (2010) as Various (archive footage)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Patrice Lessner
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Dare (2009) as Ruth Berger
- Finn on the Fly (2009) as Dr. Madsen
- The Women (2008) as Pat
- Chuck (2007) as Dasha
- Thank God You're Here (2007) as Self
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- The Procedure (2007) as Denise
- Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2006) as Mae Coleman
- Mean Girls (2004) as Cady's Mom
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- I'm with Her (2003) as Bonnie
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Cyclist (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5 (2003) as Self
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) as Self / Various Characters
- What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) as Ann Marie
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jennifer
- What Women Want (2000) as Sue Cranston
- TV Funhouse (2000) as Mary Magdalene (voice)
- TV Funhouse (2000) as Anne Heche (voice)
- TV Funhouse (2000) as (voice)
- Woman on Top (2000) as Claudia Hunter
- Geppetto (2000) as Sra Giovanni
- Family Guy (1999) as Speed Dater (voice)
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999) as Self
- Dick (1999) as Rose Mary Woods
- Saturday Night Live: Christmas (1999) as Self
- Meet the Deedles (1998) as Mel
- The View (1997) as Self
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as April
- Courting Courtney (1997) as Rosemary Colletti
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Ana Gasteyer
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Dr. Brand
- The Ambiguously Gay Duo (1996) as Queen Serena (voice)
- A Small Domain (1996) as Mother
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Girl
- Party of Five (1994) as Emcee
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Frasier (1993) as Trish Haney
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self
- Mad About You (1992) as Yoga Woman
- Law & Order (1990) as Monica's Social Worker
- Seinfeld (1989) as Woman
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Nature (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Martha Stewart (uncredited)
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- You Deserve Each Other as Deborah Rose
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ana Gasteyer best known for?
Ana Gasteyer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mating Season (2026), Never Change! (2026), RoboGobo (2025), Hollywood Squares (2025).
When and where was Ana Gasteyer born?
Ana Gasteyer was born on May 4, 1967 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Ana Gasteyer have?
Ana Gasteyer has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Ana Gasteyer's background in cinema and television?
Ana Gasteyer is an American singer, stage and screen actress. She holds a BS in Theatre and Performance Studies from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Gasteyer is known for her comedic roles, particularly as a cast member of the television show Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2002. She has appeared in numer...