Tina Fey Husband 30 Rock Director Jeff Richmond And Family With Two Children

May 2024 · 6 minute read

Tina Fey husband 30 Rock director Jeff Richmond has a family with two children Penelope Athena and Alice Zenobia Richmond.

Pennsylvania native Tina is an excellent actress, writer, producer, and playwright. She earned prominence for Saturday Night Live and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Born on 18 May 1970, the actress moved to Chicago after her college. She was a receptionist during the day and took night classes at The Second City to hone her skills.

Fey received a major breakout in 1997 after she was hired as a writer by NBC's Saturday Night Live. In 2006, she created the satirical sitcom, 30 Rock which received worldwide popularity.

Tina is the winner of 9 Primetime Emmy awards, 3 Golden Globes, 5 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 7 Writers Guild Awards, and 3 Producer Guild Awards.

Jeff Richmond Works In Musical Department

Tina Fey husband 30 Rock composer Jeff Richmond is an award winning artist. Jeff is a renowned composer, director as well as a producer.

Jeff Richmond Age & Education

Jeff Richmond is 62 years of age, and he is an alumnus of Kent State University. Jeff has nine years of an age gap with Tina.

Richmond was born Jeffrey Wayne Richmond on 7 January 1961 in Garrettsville, Ohio. He was raised in Portage County by his father Wayne and his mother.

The composer attended James A. Garfield High School where he was honored with the John Philip Sousa award. Later, he graduated from Kent State University.

His Professional Career

Jeff Richmond began his professional career as a musical director at the Second City and Child's Play Touring Theatre.

He then became a composer for NBC's Saturday Night Live and received early recognition. In 2006, he left the show for the satirical sitcom, 30 Rock.

Richmond has served as a composer and producer of several shows. Some include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, A One-Time Special, Mr. Mayor, and Girls5eva.

Jeff is currently working as a producer and music director of the play Mean Girls Musical.

Jeff Awards & Nominations

Jeff Richmond has gained victory over 8 awards and he has received 21 nominations so far.

In 2007, he was first nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards. He has won three PGA awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Moreover, Richmond is the winner of the 2013 ASCAP award and the 2019 Marion Dougherty New York Apple Award.

Tina and Jeff Relationship

Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond got married on 3 June 2001 after dating for seven years. The couple shares two children.

They First Met At Del Close’s ImprovOlympic Theater

Tina first met Jeff at Del Close’s ImprovOlympic Theater in 1993. Jeff was the in-house pianist during that time.

According to The New York Post, Richmond used to play the piano and watch everyone audition. Among all, he was awed by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's performances.

Jeff started hanging out with Fey off-stage, and they began dating in 1994. The composer was head over heels in love with Tina, and their relationship continued for seven years.

Jeff Proposed To Tina At Lake Michigan

Jeff went down on one knee and proposed to his love, Tina during their vacation at Lake Michigan.

The producer brought a bottle of champagne and asked Fey for marriage in a traditional way. The lady agreed to it, and the couple engaged on their vacation.

Richmond is not entirely proud of his proposal, and as per People, he wishes that he had done it surprisingly.

Jeff And Tina Married On 3 June 2001

Tina and Jeff exchanged their wedding vows on 3 June 2001 at a Greek Orthodox ceremony.

They had a lavish wedding which their family and friends attended. After the marriage, Jeff and Tina began residing in the Upper West Side of New York City. 

The married couple has initiated several ventures. They worked together at Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Mr. Mayor, Girls5eva, and more.

They Attend Events Together

Jeff and Tina attend events jointly and go on romantic dates and long drives. They were recently captured at the "Leopoldstadt" Broadway opening at Longacre Theatre.

Similarly, the pair was seen at several red carpet events like the 2018 Primetime Emmy award, the 2019 Nova Ball, and the premiere of Tribeca TV Panel. 

Jeff And Tina Height Difference

Tina Fey husband Jeff Richmond's height is 5 feet 2 inches. Tina and Jeff have a height difference of roughly two and a half inches.

Jeff is shorter than his wife, Tina, who is 5 feet 4 and a half inches tall (1.64 meters). Their 0.07 meters difference in height can be seen in photographs as well. 

Likewise, Richmond and Fey have an age gap of 9 years. The composer is 62, while his partner will turn 53 in May of 2023.

Tina Fey Family

Tina Fey children Alice and Penelope make a beautiful family of four. Alice Zenobia Richmond and Penelope Athena Richmond are actors.

Tina Fey Daughters

Tina Fey daughters are Alice Zenobia Richmond and Penelope Athena Richmond born in 2005 and 2011 respectively.

Alice Zenobia Richmond

Alice Zenobia Richmond is an actress known for 30 Rock and A One-Time Special.

Born in 2005, Alice is currently 18 years old. She debuted onscreen by portraying the 7-year-old Liz in the TV series 30 Rock in 2012.

Besides being an actress, Alice is well-known as the first child of Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond.

Penelope Athena Richmond

Penelope Athena Richmond was born in 2011 as the second child of Tina and Jeff.

She is an 11-year-old actress who debuted in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt at age 4. In 2021, she appeared on four episodes of Girls5eva.

However, it was a challenge for Penelope to get into the show. As reported by People, another child actor was selected for the filming.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the booked actor could not film the show. Penelope was selected as a replacement, and she did a fantastic job.

Tina Fey Parents

Tina Fey parents are her father Donald Henry Fey and her mother Zenobia Xenakes.

Donald was a Korean war veteran and a university administrator who served at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University. 

Henry was also a grant proposal writer who raised $500 million for schools, hospitals, and other agencies via proposals and direct mail appeals.

On the contrary, Zenobia is a retired brokerage employee. She originally hails from Piraeus, Greece, and moved to the U.S. with her mother (Tina's grandmother).

Her Sibling Peter Fey

Tina Fey sibling Peter Fey is an actor. Peter has starred in 30 Rock and is eight years older than Tina.

As per IMDb, he debuted as an extra in Blow Out. He was featured in Trading Places and Repossessed before starring as Crab Catcher in 30 Rock.

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