Emily Spivey (born September 29, 1971) is an American television writer, producer, actress, and creator of the series '' Up All Night'' and '' Bless the Harts''. She previously worked as a staff writer on ''

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'' from 2001 to 2010. She won an

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in 2002 and a

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in 2008, both for her work on ''Saturday Night Live''.

Early life and education

Spivey was born in

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and grew up in

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. She graduated from

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. She earned her bachelor's degree from

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and her master's degree from

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Career

In Los Angeles, she joined

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. Spivey wrote for the show ''

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'', which she left to go write for ''

'' in 2001. In addition to writing the script, Spivey is also part of the ensemble cast of the ''

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'' movie ''

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''.

Personal life

Spivey is married to film editor Scott Philbrook. They have a son born in 2009.

Writing credits

*''

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'' (2000–2001) *''

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'' (2011) *'' Up All Night'' (2011–2012) - Creator (debut) *''

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'' (2013) - Unaired pilot *''

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'' (2013) *'' The Last Man on Earth'' (2015–2016) *'' Maya & Marty'' (2016) *'' Masterminds'' (2016) *''

'' (2019) *'' Bless the Harts'' (2019) - Creator

Filmography

References

External links

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