Sue Galloway
Sue Galloway | |
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| Born | Actors Studio Drama School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | John Lutz |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Sue Galloway is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. An
Career
In 2002, Galloway enrolled in the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City as a sketch comedy student.[1] While there, fellow UCB comedian, Anthony Atamanuik, submitted Galloway's name to NBC producers looking to hire a female extra for the upcoming television series 30 Rock. She was originally hired to play "Girl Writer": a staff writer with no lines and occasional reaction shots. By season three, Galloway's role was developed into a scene-stealing, "French-Dutch" character named Sue LaRoche-Van der Hout.[1][2]
Galloway has performed in live theater, television commercials, and film.[1][3] She created and performed in a one-woman show called POSE Magazine and has produced and starred in various web series and shorts with fellow actress and comedian Pam Murphy.[4][5] Galloway was a freelance writer for Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.[3]
Galloway currently performs weekly with the UCB improvisational sketch comedy group The Law Firm. "This is what I was born to do," said Galloway.[6]
Personal life
Galloway grew up in
Comedy influences cited by Galloway include Carol Burnett, Amy Poehler, Betty White, and Phil Hartman.[3]
Filmography
Acting
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Jeannie Tate Show | Stickerbook | 1 episode |
| 2006-2013 | 30 Rock | Sue | 35 episodes |
| 2007 | Babylon Fields | Mrs. Denise Ryan | TV movie |
| 2008 | Defenders of Slan | Susie | TV Short |
| 2008 | Fat Guy Stuck in Internet | Villager / Townswoman | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | The Bartender | 1 episode | |
| 2011 | Office Mates | 4 episodes | |
| 2012 | Eugene! | Suburban Mom | TV movie |
| 2012 | Belle & Bernice: Livin’ in the City | Belle | 8 episodes |
| 2009-2012 | UCB Comedy Originals | Sue | 23 episodes |
| 2015 | Sisters | Joelen Barme | |
| 2016 | The Characters
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Stephanie | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Odd Squad: The Movie
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Weird Sue | |
| 2012-2017 | Above Average Presents | Belle | 7 episodes |
| 2020 | Escape from Virtual Island | Judicial Officer (Voice) | 11 episodes |
| 2020-2021 | The Truth | Beth-Liz-Marcia | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Inside Amy Schumer | 1 episode |
Writing
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UCB Comedy Originals | Writer | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Belle & Bernice: Livin’ in the City | Creator - Writer | 8 episodes |
| 2013 | Above Average Presents | Writer | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Escape from Brooklyn | Creator | 6 episodes |
Producing
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Escape from Brooklyn | Producer | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ a b c Berkowitz, Joe (March 15, 2012). "From Background To Backstory: How An Extra On '30 Rock' Became A Character". Fast Company. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Perkins, Dennis (August 14, 2020). "Paula Pell and John Lutz crack up SNL pal Seth Meyers about cracking the Mapleworth Murders". AV Club. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c Thomasian, Deborah (March 16, 2012). "A Laugh Out Loud Chat with Sue Galloway". Serial Optimist. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Davies, Madeleine (March 22, 2012). "Introducing Pam & Sue, Your New Favorite Comedy Duo". Jezebel. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Bumgardner, John (May 7, 2012). "30 Rock's Sue Galloway graces LAFF with her one-woman show, advice on writing". austin.culturemap.com. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Bethlehem's SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival: 64 performers over 21 hours". The Morning Call. January 20, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ O'Neal, Sean (10 October 2012). "30 Rock's Lutz to offer himself up for psychological experiments". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
- ^ "'The Coolest Part Was Working With My Friends & Paul Rudd': John Lutz On 'Escape From Virtual Island' & 'Saturday Night Live'". CBS News. March 31, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ Lutz, John (July–August 2011). "How to Support a Woman (in All the Right Ways)" (PDF). Men's Health. pp. 94–97. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2012.
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