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Wanda Sykes: Biography
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Birth Place:
Portsmouth, VA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
03/07/1964, Pisces
Profession:
Comedian; writer; actor
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Wanda Sykes Fast Facts:
After college, she became a procurement officer at the National Security Agency.
In 1987, she heard about a competition for aspiring comics and even though she had no experience, she entered. Although she didn't win, she was hooked, and eventually quit her NSA day job in 1992 to pursue stand-up comedy.
Opened for Chris Rock at Caroline's comedy club in New York City in 1995; he hired her as a writer when he launched
The Chris Rock Show
in 1997.
In 2004, she published the book,
Yeah, I Said It
, a collection of comical observations and anecdotes.
Wanda Sykes Relationships:
Harry Sykes - Father
Marion Sykes - Mother
Wanda Sykes Awards:
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Winner
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
College:
Hampton University, Hampton, VA (BS in Marketing, 1986)
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