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Kay Cannon

Screenwriter / Actor / Film Producer / Television Producer / Film Director | * 08/22/1974 (49) | Illinois, United States (United States of America (USA))
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Kay Cannon (born August 21, 1974) is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is best known for writing and producing the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017). She made her directorial debut with the comedy film Blockers (2018). Cannon was also a writer and producer for the NBC comedy series 30 Rock (2007–2012) and the FOX comedy series New Girl (2012–2014). She created, wrote and produced the short-lived Netflix comedy-drama series Girlboss (2017). ()
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Kay Cannon is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is best known for writing and producing the Pitch Perfect film series. She made her directorial debut with the comedy film Blockers. Cannon was also a writer and producer for the NBC comedy series 30 Rock and the FOX comedy series New Girl.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Romance / Love | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true. ...

Cinderella

Certification unknown

2021 | 3.2/5 | 1h 53min
Fantasy, Romance / Love, Comedy
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When three parents discover that each of their daughters have a pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal. ...

Blockers

R

2018 | 3.1/5 | 1h 42min
Comedy
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After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to ...

Pitch Perfect 3

PG-13

2017 | 3.3/5 | 1h 33min
Comedy, Music
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Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream. ...

30 Rock

TV-14

2006 | 3.7/5 | 22min per episode
Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Kay Cannon

Writers Guild of America Awards
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Movies with Kay Cannon as Actress(4)

as Woman Giving Birth2016 How to Be Single
as Newscaster Connie2015 Pitch Perfect 2
as Miller2013 The Little Tin Man
as Destiny2009 Mystery Team

TV Shows/Series with Kay Cannon as Actress(5)

as herself2014 Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Melissa2011 New Girl
as Wife2006 30 Rock
as Human Table2006 30 Rock
as Young Woman2006 30 Rock

Movies with Kay Cannon as Crew(11)

Directing/Director2024 My Ex-Friend's Wedding
Production/Producer2024 My Ex-Friend's Wedding
Directing/Director2021 Cinderella
Writing/Writer2021 Cinderella
Writing/Screenplay2019 Let It Snow
Directing/Director2018 Blockers
Writing/Writer2017 Pitch Perfect 3
Production/Co-Producer2017 Pitch Perfect 3
Production/Co-Producer2015 Pitch Perfect 2
Writing/Writer2015 Pitch Perfect 2
Writing/Screenplay2012 Pitch Perfect

TV Shows/Series with Kay Cannon as Crew(6)

Production/Executive Producer2017 Girlboss
Creator/Creator2017 Girlboss
Writing/Writer2014 Cristela
Writing/Writer2011 New Girl
Writing/Writer2006 30 Rock
Production/Producer2006 30 Rock

Additional Information

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Full Name: Kay Cannon
Born: Thursday, 08/22 1974 (August) in Illinois, United States (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 49 years + 246 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Lewis University, Reed-Custer High School
Spouses (current/former): Jason Sudeikis
Other names for Kay Cannon (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Kay Bo"
"Кэй Кэннон"
Kay Cannon frequently works together with these people:
Rachel Dratch (12x, Actress)
Dave Finkel (8x, Crew)
Elizabeth Banks (7x, Actress)
Elizabeth Meriwether (7x, Crew)
Brett Baer (7x, Crew)
Luvh Rakhe (7x, Crew)
Zooey Deschanel (5x, Actress)
Tina Fey (5x, Actress)
Donald Glover (5x, Actor)
Paula Pell (5x, Actress)
Rob Rosell (5x, Crew)
Dan Eckman (5x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:58197, Added: 05/17/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024