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Wanda Sykes

  • Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
  • Birthday: March 7, 1964

An irascible stand-up comic whose acid-tongued, take-no-prisoners style earned her widespread acclaim, Wanda Sykes had, over a short period of time, developed into one of the top female comedians in the business. Though small and impish in stature, Sykes loomed large on the comedy scene, ever since her stint on "The Chris Rock Show" (HBO, 1997-2000) - a breakthrough that helped propel the unknown comedian into the limelight. Ever since, Sykes made a career of cutting through the bull and hypocrisy of life, though never in a mean-spiri…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Starred in HBO comedy special "Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me"; earned an Emmy (2010) nomination for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special and Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special

  • 2007

    Cast opposite Steve Carell in "Evan Almighty," a sequel to the 2003 comedy "Bruce Almighty"

  • 2006

    First HBO Comedy Special, entitled "Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired"

  • 2006 to 2010

    Landed a recurring role on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (CBS); became a series regular in the second season

  • 2005

    Cast as Jane Fonda's long-suffering personal assistant in the comedy "Monster-in-Law"

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Awards

  • 1999

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program

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