Emily Spivey


Emily Spivey 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 Saturday Night Live from 2001 to 2010. She won an Emmy Award in 2002 and a WGA Award in 2008, both for her work on Saturday Night Live.

Early life and education

Spivey was born in Statesville, North Carolina and grew up in High Point, North Carolina. She graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her master's degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Career

In Los Angeles, she joined The Groundlings. Spivey wrote for the show King of the Hill, which she left to go write for Saturday Night Live in 2001. In addition to writing the script, Spivey is also part of the ensemble cast of the Netflix movie Wine Country.

Personal life

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

Writing credits

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Wine CountryJenny
2019–presentBless the HartsLouiseAlso creator of the show