History of Ana Gasteyer in Timeline
Ana Gasteyer is a multifaceted American entertainer known for her work as an actress, comedian, and singer. She gained widespread recognition during her six-year stint (1996-2002) as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL), a renowned NBC sketch comedy show. Following her SNL success, Gasteyer continued her career in television, starring in several sitcoms, including Suburgatory (ABC), People of Earth (TBS), and American Auto (NBC). She also appeared in the popular film Mean Girls. Her diverse talents and comedic prowess have solidified her place in the entertainment industry.
May 4, 1967: Birth of Ana Gasteyer
Ana Gasteyer was born on May 4, 1967.
1989: Graduates from Northwestern University
Ana Gasteyer graduated from Northwestern University School of Communication in 1989.
1996: Gasteyer Joins SNL
Ana Gasteyer joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1996.
1996: Marriage to Charlie McKittrick
Ana Gasteyer married Charlie McKittrick in 1996.
1996: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 1996, Ana Gasteyer joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.
2000: Weekend Update Audition
In 2000, Gasteyer and Chris Parnell auditioned to become co-anchors of Weekend Update, but lost to Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon.
2002: Gasteyer Departs SNL
After six seasons, Ana Gasteyer departed from Saturday Night Live in 2002.
2002: Leaves Saturday Night Live
Ana Gasteyer left Saturday Night Live in 2002 after six seasons.
2004: Mean Girls Release
In 2004, Gasteyer appeared in the film Mean Girls.
June 24, 2005: Originates Elphaba in Wicked (Chicago)
On June 24, 2005, Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked.
July 13, 2005: Wicked (Chicago) Opens
The Chicago production of Wicked, starring Gasteyer, opened on July 13, 2005.
2005: Reefer Madness Release
Gasteyer appeared in the musical film Reefer Madness in 2005.
January 22, 2006: Final Chicago Wicked Performance
Gasteyer played her final performance as Elphaba in Chicago on January 22, 2006.
June 25, 2006: The Threepenny Opera Ends
Gasteyer's run in the Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera concluded on June 25, 2006.
October 10, 2006: Broadway Wicked Debut
Gasteyer debuted as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked on October 10, 2006.
January 7, 2007: Final Broadway Wicked Performance
Gasteyer's run as Elphaba on Broadway ended on January 7, 2007.
April 12, 2007: Joins Writing Arthur Cast
On April 12, 2007, it was announced that Gasteyer joined the cast of the musical Writing Arthur.
October 2, 2007: Passion at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Gasteyer performed in Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater starting October 2, 2007.
November 11, 2007: Passion Performance Ends
Gasteyer's run in Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater ended on November 11, 2007.
2008: Damn Yankees Injury
Gasteyer was originally cast in Damn Yankees but was replaced due to an injury during rehearsals in 2008.
January 2009: The First Wives Club Reading
In January 2009, Gasteyer participated in a reading of the musical version of The First Wives Club.
September 15, 2009: The Royal Family Begins Performances
Gasteyer began performances as Kitty Dean in The Royal Family on Broadway on September 15, 2009.
October 8, 2009: The Royal Family Officially Opens
The Royal Family officially opened on Broadway on October 8, 2009.
December 13, 2009: The Royal Family Ends Run
Gasteyer's run in The Royal Family on Broadway ended on December 13, 2009.
May 8, 2010: Returns to SNL for Mother's Day
Gasteyer returned to Saturday Night Live for a Mother's Day episode on May 8, 2010.
2011: Suburgatory Begins
Gasteyer began co-starring in the ABC comedy series Suburgatory in 2011.
May 11, 2012: Another SNL Mother's Day Appearance
Gasteyer made another appearance on SNL's Mother's Day episode on May 11, 2012.
March 2013: Weight Watchers Spokeswoman
As of March 2013, Gasteyer became a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.
2014: First Candlelight Processional
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2014.
2014: I'm Hip Album Release
In 2014, Gasteyer released her jazz album, I'm Hip.
2015: A New Brain Revival
Gasteyer played Mimi Schwinn in the New York City Center Encores! Off-Broadway revival of A New Brain in 2015.
2015: Second Candlelight Processional
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2015.
2016: People of Earth Begins
Gasteyer started her role in the TBS series People of Earth in 2016.
2017: People of Earth Continues
Gasteyer continued her role in People of Earth in 2017.
2017: Third Candlelight Processional
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2017.
October 2019: Sugar & Booze Release
Gasteyer released her holiday album Sugar & Booze in October 2019.
February 2020: Cast in American Auto
It was announced in February 2020 that Gasteyer would star in the NBC comedy pilot American Auto.
October 2020: Voices Nut in Magical Girl Friendship Squad
In October 2020, Gasteyer voiced the character Nut in the animated series Magical Girl Friendship Squad.
2021: Fourth Candlelight Processional
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2021.
2021: American Auto Premiere Delayed
The premiere of American Auto was delayed to the 2021-2022 broadcast season.
2022: American Auto Premieres
American Auto premiered in the 2021-2022 broadcast season after a delay.
November 2024: Once Upon a Mattress Revival
Gasteyer is scheduled to star in a Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, running through November 2024.