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Maya Rudolph Biography

Birth Name:Maya Khabira Rudolph

Birth Place:Gainesville, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

Fast Facts

Played at Carnegie Hall with her Prince cover band Princess for a "Music of Prince" benefit concert
Ranked 20th on Entertainment Weekly's "25 Funniest People in America․"
Studied photography at the Porter College of the University of California at Santa Cruz, graduating in 1995 with a B․A․ in Art
In a long-term relationship with writer-director Paul thomas Anderson and has three children with him
After The Rentals disbanded, she joined The Groundlings, a L․A․-based improv comedy troupe, which led to her joining NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in 2000
Quote: "I always had the idea of wanting to be on a stage, in these beautiful gowns, with a microphone in my hand, and that comes from my mom․"
Quote: "[on joining "Saturday Night Live"] "To have your childhood dream realized is a really big deal․""
Known as one of the prominent cast members of "Saturday Night Live" during the 2000's, and also performs in TV and film
Singing background vocals and playing synthesizer, toured and recorded with The Rentals, a new wave, alt-rock band fronted by Weezer bassist Matt Sharp
Is a self-described California girl and Lakers fan

Awards

2004Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2007Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2009SLFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2009UFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2009WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2010Black Reel-Best Actress: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress: nominated
2012COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2012Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Gut-Wrenching Performance: winner
2012Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2014Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2015Robert Altman Award-: winner
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: winner
2016Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2017Silver Ariel-Best Actress (Mejor Actuación Femenina): nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2017WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2018Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2018INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade: winner
2019INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series: winner
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program: winner
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program: winner
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: winner
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Voice Actress in an Animated Movie: nominated
2021CCA Super Award-Best Voice Actress in an Animated Series: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: winner
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: winner
2021Voice Arts Award-Outstanding Animation Cast - Motion Picture - Best Voiceover: winner
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: winner
2022Black Reel-Outstanding Voice Performance: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance: winner
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Reality Host: nominated
2023Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Saturday Night Live Host: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
2024Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Kidscreen Award-Best Voice Acting: nominated