Vanessa Bayer
Acting
Biography
Vanessa Bayer was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she attended Orange High School. She is best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. In 2004, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication. During her college career, she worked as an intern for Sesame Street and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Born: November 14, 1981
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known For
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show 2025
Over eight spectacular years, these award-winning queens have delivered unapologetically extravagant camp, belly-aching comedy, original numbers, and jaw-dropping looks. Crowned by Entertainment Weekly as "the reigning queens of Christmas," this show is a joyful gathering of community when we need connection most.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
What We Do in the Shadows
A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Barry
A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
Modern Family
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge
In this high-stakes "Nailed It!" spinoff competition, 10 novice bakers pick up tips from professional coaches while vying for a sweet cash prize.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving
Karen is on first visit to new boyfriend's parents when she discovers something odd about his eating habits.
Will & Grace
That’s right, honey! A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run, comedy’s most fabulous foursome is back.
Filmography
as Diane (voice)
as Rodudu
as Julie
as Swarm (voice)
as Madame Jen
as Swarm (voice) (uncredited)
as Liz
as Jerica (Pre-Tape Segment)
as Cynthia
as DeeDee Dashers
as Self - Guest Judge
as PB (voice)
as Joanna Gold
as Daff (voice)
as Debbie
as Maggie
as Rita Reader
as Self - Panelist
as Evie Russell
as Mia
as Nikki
as Morgan Dawn-Cherry
as Amy
as Friday
as Tara
as Bitsy Bear
as Allison
as Sarah
as Nikki
as Self - Contestant
as Laura Ferber
as Cheryl (voice)
as Self
as Officer Debbie Fogle
as Mary Gillespie
as Flight Attendant (voice)
as Mary
as Susan Armhold
as Superdawg Waitress
as Speaker System Customer
as Ms. Praeger
as Marjorie
as Self - Guest
as Clarity Hoffman-Roth (voice)
as Self - Various Characters
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self