Amy Sedaris Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a CableACE award in 1995 for actress in a comedy series for "Exit 57․"
• Worked at a Winn-Dixie supermarket at age 16
• Known for her role as Jerri Blank on "Strangers with Candy․"
• Frequently collaborates with her brother, humorist and author David Sedaris
• Appeared in the music video "Better Get to Livin'" in 2007
• Published her book "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People" in 2010
• Wore a fat suit home to visit her weight-conscious father to see his reaction
• Narrated commercials for SuperCuts salon in 2008
• Had an advice column for The Believer magazine
• Makes her taxidermy squirrel Winks hats for each season
• Ran a homemade cupcake and cheese ball business out of her home