Personal Info
Birth date
1981-11-14 (43 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Also known as
-Vanessa Bayer
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.
Filmography
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.3
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.061
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.The Simpsons
8
Overview:
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.Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.209
Overview:
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.Modern Family
7.874
Overview:
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.Comedy Bang! Bang!
6.2
Overview:
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.Saturday Night Live
7
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.The Mindy Project
6.202
Overview:
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.Lights Out with David Spade
5.6
Overview:
Specializing in celebrities, entertainment and all things apolitical, comedy legend David Spade and a panel of his comedian friends are at the roundtable and in the field to help break down the biggest headlines of the day.I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
6.941
Overview:
There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.Alice's Wonderland Bakery
6.1
Overview:
Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original Alice and a budding young baker at the enchanted Wonderland Bakery, where treats bring a new generation of characters together.What We Do in the Shadows
7.989
Overview:
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.Drunk History
6.839
Overview:
Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.Barry
7.9
Overview:
A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.Elsbeth
7.3
Overview:
After her successful career in Chicago, Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.Love
7.163
Overview:
Rebellious Mickey and good-natured Gus navigate the thrills and agonies of modern relationships.Will & Grace
7.494
Overview:
That’s right, honey! A decade after their unforgettable eight-season run, comedy’s most fabulous foursome is back.Portlandia
6.9
Overview:
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.Man Seeking Woman
7
Overview:
Josh Greenberg is a naive romantic on a desperate quest for love. When his longtime girlfriend dumps him, Josh enters the dating scene, a nightmarish hellscape of untold horror. Despite the agony, Josh continues his search in the hopes of finding someone who will make all the misery worth it.Single Parents
7
Overview:
A group of single parents lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood.Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
7
Overview:
John Mulaney conducts the first-ever celebrity sit-down talk show. Live every week.TripTank
5.167
Overview:
TripTank is Comedy Central’s newest animated experience, executive produced by ShadowMachine’s Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico. The weekly, eight-episode half-hour series, showcases a wide range of fast-paced, hard-hitting animated comedy shorts presented in an anthology style, weaving together stand-alone and recurring narrative pieces.Mid-Century Modern
5.4
Overview:
Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.Helpsters
5
Overview:
Meet Cody and the Helpsters, a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it's planning a party, climbing a mountain, or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out — because everything starts with a plan.Despicable Me 2
6.934
Overview:
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.I Love That for You
6.5
Overview:
A woman overcomes childhood leukemia to achieve her dream of becoming an on-air host at a home shopping network.Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends
NYR
Overview:
Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses, Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge
7.8
Overview:
In this high-stakes "Nailed It!" spinoff competition, 10 novice bakers pick up tips from professional coaches while vying for a sweet cash prize.Acting
TBAMarvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends as Swarm (voice)
2025Freakier Friday as Madame Jen
2025Mid-Century Modern (1 Episode) as Liz
2025Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (1 Episode) as Jerica (Pre-Tape Segment)
2024Elsbeth (1 Episode) as DeeDee Dashers
2023The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2022DC League of Super-Pets as PB (voice)
2022I Love That for You (8 Episodes) as Joanna Gold
2022Alice's Wonderland Bakery (1 Episode) as Daff (voice)
2021Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar as Debbie
2020Wander Darkly as Maggie
2020The Postal Service Zoom Auditions as Self
2019Helpsters (1 Episode) as Rita Reader
2019Lights Out with David Spade (1 Episode) as Self - Panelist
2019I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (1 Episode) as Brenda
2019What We Do in the Shadows (2 Episodes) as Evie Russell
2019Jenny Lewis' On The Line Online as Self
2018Single Parents (3 Episodes) as Mia
2018Ibiza as Nikki
2018Barry (1 Episode) as Morgan Dawn-Cherry
2017Will & Grace (2, 4 Episode) as Amy, Friday
2017Carrie Pilby as Tara
2017The Polka King as Bitsy Bear
2016Office Christmas Party as Allison
2016Love (1 Episode) as Sarah
2015Trainwreck as Nikki
2015Man Seeking Woman (2 Episodes) as Laura Ferber
2014TripTank (1 Episode) as Cheryl (voice)
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (2 Episodes) as Self
2013Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving as Rosa
2013Brooklyn Nine-Nine (3 Episodes) as Officer Debbie Fogle
2013Drunk History (1 Episode) as Mary Gillespie
2013Despicable Me 2 as Flight Attendant (voice)
2012The Mindy Project (1 Episode) as Mary
2012Adventures in the Sin Bin as Superdawg Waitress
2012Comedy Bang! Bang! (1 Episode) as Susan Armhold
2011Portlandia (2, 1 Episode) as Speaker System Customer, Ms. Praeger
2009Modern Family (1 Episode) as Marjorie
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (8 Episodes) as Self - Guest
1989The Simpsons (1 Episode) as Clarity Hoffman-Roth (voice)
1975Saturday Night Live (149, 1, 1 Episode) as Self - Various Characters, Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self
Writing
2022I Love That for You (1 Episode) ... Writer
Crew
2022I Love That for You (8 Episodes) ... Creator
Production
2022I Love That for You (7 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
Creator
2022I Love That for You ... Creator