Julia Sweeney

Julia Sweeney, an Emmy-nominated actress and comedian, is recognized for her impactful work in television, film, and acclaimed one-woman stage shows which delve into personal experiences with humor and insight. After joining ‘Saturday Night Live’ as a featured player in 1990 and becoming a regular cast member in 1991, Julia Sweeney quickly rose to prominence for her memorable character, Pat. Her foundational training at the esteemed Groundlings Theater led to early television appearances, including ‘Brothers’ and ‘Not Necessarily the News.’ During her four-year tenure on ‘SNL,’ Sweeney co-wrote and starred in the stage show ‘Mea’s Big Apology’ (1992) and appeared in films such as ‘Honey, I Blew Up the Kid’ (1992) and ‘Coneheads’ (1993). Following her departure from ‘SNL’ in 1994, Sweeney showcased her versatility with a significant role as Raquel in Quentin Tarantino’s acclaimed film ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994), also co-writing and starring in the feature film ‘It’s Pat: The Movie’ (1994).

Squibbles in Disney/Pixar’s ‘Monsters University’ (2013) and ‘Party Central’ (2013). Her distinctive storytelling continued with autobiographical monologues ‘In the Family Way,’ which debuted in New York City in 2003, and ‘Letting Go of God,’ which premiered in 2004. An excerpt from ‘In the Family Way’ was performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in 2006. Sweeney also held a consulting producer role for ‘Desperate Housewives’ (2005-2006), co-starred in two episodes of ‘Frasier’ as Ann Hodges (2004), and was a regular panelist for NPR’s ‘Wait Wait…

Her recent television guest appearances include ‘Call Me Kat’ (2022), ‘Not Dead Yet’ (2023), and ‘Night Court’ (2024). Looking ahead, Sweeney is slated to be featured in the ‘We Are Pat’ documentary in 2025 and will appear in the upcoming film ‘The Threesome’ in 2025.