Amy Sedaris

Birth Name:

Amy Louise Sedaris

Birth Place:

Endicott, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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

2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actress:Nominated
2016INOCA TV - Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Voice-Over Performance in a Animated Program:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
2019WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
2020OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
2020WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety Sketch Series:Nominated
2021CCA Super Award - Best Voice Actress in an Animated Series:Nominated
2021WGA Award - Comedy/Variety Sketch Series:Winner

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