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Ana Gasteyer is an American actress and comedian, prominently known for her work as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 1996 to 2002. Her career spans theater, film, television, and voice acting, with significant roles in productions such as “Wicked” on Broadway and in films like “Mean Girls.”

In television, Gasteyer’s roles have ranged from her comedic performances on SNL to more dramatic roles in series such as “The Goldbergs” where she plays Susan Cinoman. Her filmography includes “Mean Girls” (2004), where she played the role of Cady’s mom, and “Wine Country” (2019), a comedy that features several SNL alumni. Gasteyer’s voice acting is showcased in her role as Marie in the animated series “The Lion Guard.” She has also appeared in “Suburgatory” as Sheila Shay.

Throughout her career, Gasteyer has collaborated with notable figures including Will Ferrell, with whom she created memorable SNL sketches such as the “Bobbi Mohan-Culp” music teacher skits. Tina Fey, both in “Mean Girls” and as a fellow SNL cast member, has been a significant collaborator, contributing to Gasteyer’s recognition in comedy. Amy Poehler joined Gasteyer in “Wine Country,” highlighting their ongoing professional relationship post-SNL. In theater, Gasteyer has worked with Broadway talents like Michael Mayer, the director, and Kristin Chenoweth, her co-star in “Wicked” where Gasteyer played Elphaba in the Chicago production. Additionally, her collaborations extend to working with Rachel Dratch and Maya Rudolph in “Wine Country.”