Biography
KAY CANNON writes and co-executive produces FOX’s hit comedy New Girl. Prior to writing on New Girl, Cannon completed six seasons as a writer and producer on NBC’s acclaimed comedy 30 Rock. She has also had cameo roles on the series. For her writing on 30 Rock, Cannon won three Writers Guild Awards for Television Comedy Series and a Peabody Award. She was nominated for an Emmy twice for her work as a producer on the series and also individually for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. This year, Cannon was voted one of Variety’s “10 Scribes to Watch.”
Cannon expanded to feature films, both as a writer and an actor. She co-produced the movie Baby Mama and recently wrapped production as the female lead in the independent movie The Little Tin Man. She could be seen performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the iO West Theater and The Second City.
Universal Pictures
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Ex-Friend's Wedding |
2021 |
Cinderella |
2019 |
Let It Snow |
2017 |
Pitch Perfect 3 |
2015 |
Pitch Perfect 2 |
2012 |
Pitch Perfect |
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2017 |
Girlboss |
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The Launch (E13) |
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I Come Crashing (E12) |
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Garbage Person (E11) |
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more episodes (3) | ||
2014 |
Cristela |
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2013 |
New Girl |
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Bachelorette Party (S02E22) |
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Nerd (S03E02) |
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2012 |
30 Rock |
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Hey, Baby, What's Wrong?: Part 2 (S06E07) |
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Hey, Baby, What's Wrong?: Part 1 (S06E06) |
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New Girl |
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Eggs (S02E09) |
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Re-launch (S02E01) |
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2011 |
30 Rock |
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Everything Sunny All the Time Always (S05E22) |
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Double-Edged Sword (S05E14) |
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2010 |
30 Rock |
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The Moms (S04E20) |
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Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter (S04E17) |
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Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish (S05E09) |
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2009 |
30 Rock |
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Jackie Jormp-Jomp (S03E18) |
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Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001 (S04E07) |
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2008 |
30 Rock |
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Christmas Special (S03E06) |
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2007 |
30 Rock |
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Black Tie (S01E12) |
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Somebody to Love (S02E06) |
Director
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Ex-Friend's Wedding |
2021 |
Cinderella |
2018 |
Blockers |
Producer
Movies | |
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2024 |
My Ex-Friend's Wedding |
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2011 |
30 Rock |
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Respawn (S05E23) |
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Everything Sunny All the Time Always (S05E22) |
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100: Part 2 (S05E21) |
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more episodes (10) | ||
2010 |
30 Rock |
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Christmas Attack Zone (S05E10) |
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Chain Reaction of Mental Anguish (S05E09) |
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College (S05E08) |
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more episodes (5) |
Actress
Movies | |
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2013 |
The Little Tin Man |
2009 |
Mystery Team |
2001 |
Down |
Series | |
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2015 |
Barely Famous |
2012 |
New Girl |
Eggs (S02E09) |
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2009 |
30 Rock |
Kidney Now! (S03E22) |
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2007 |
30 Rock |
Fireworks (S01E18) |
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Ludachristmas (S02E09) |
Creator
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2017 |
Girlboss |
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The Launch (E13) |
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I Come Crashing (E12) |
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Garbage Person (E11) |
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more episodes (10) |
Performer
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2017 |
The IMDb Show |
1994 |
Sidewalks Entertainment |