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.
Ana Gasteyer was born on May 4, 1967.
Ana Gasteyer graduated from Northwestern University School of Communication in 1989.
Ana Gasteyer married Charlie McKittrick in 1996.
In 2000, Gasteyer and Chris Parnell auditioned to become co-anchors of Weekend Update, but lost to Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon.
After six seasons, Ana Gasteyer departed from Saturday Night Live in 2002.
On June 24, 2005, Gasteyer originated the role of Elphaba in the Chicago production of Wicked.
The Chicago production of Wicked, starring Gasteyer, opened on July 13, 2005.
Gasteyer appeared in the musical film Reefer Madness in 2005.
Gasteyer played her final performance as Elphaba in Chicago on January 22, 2006.
Gasteyer's run in the Broadway revival of The Threepenny Opera concluded on June 25, 2006.
Gasteyer debuted as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked on October 10, 2006.
Gasteyer's run as Elphaba on Broadway ended on January 7, 2007.
On April 12, 2007, it was announced that Gasteyer joined the cast of the musical Writing Arthur.
Gasteyer performed in Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater starting October 2, 2007.
Gasteyer's run in Passion at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater ended on November 11, 2007.
Gasteyer was originally cast in Damn Yankees but was replaced due to an injury during rehearsals in 2008.
In January 2009, Gasteyer participated in a reading of the musical version of The First Wives Club.
Gasteyer began performances as Kitty Dean in The Royal Family on Broadway on September 15, 2009.
The Royal Family officially opened on Broadway on October 8, 2009.
Gasteyer's run in The Royal Family on Broadway ended on December 13, 2009.
Gasteyer returned to Saturday Night Live for a Mother's Day episode on May 8, 2010.
Gasteyer began co-starring in the ABC comedy series Suburgatory in 2011.
Gasteyer made another appearance on SNL's Mother's Day episode on May 11, 2012.
As of March 2013, Gasteyer became a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2014.
In 2014, Gasteyer released her jazz album, I'm Hip.
Gasteyer played Mimi Schwinn in the New York City Center Encores! Off-Broadway revival of A New Brain in 2015.
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2015.
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2017.
Gasteyer released her holiday album Sugar & Booze in October 2019.
It was announced in February 2020 that Gasteyer would star in the NBC comedy pilot American Auto.
In October 2020, Gasteyer voiced the character Nut in the animated series Magical Girl Friendship Squad.
Gasteyer was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional in 2021.
The premiere of American Auto was delayed to the 2021-2022 broadcast season.
American Auto premiered in the 2021-2022 broadcast season after a delay.
Gasteyer is scheduled to star in a Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress, running through November 2024.
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