Leslie Jones

Birth Name:

Leslie Jones

Birth Place:

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Attended Colorado State University, where she studied theatre
Performed for the first time after one of her friends signed her up for a comedy contest without her prior knowledge
Quote: "Comedy is in my blood․ You have to want to be a comic․ I hate it when people say I'm going to try it out․ People don't say, I'm going to try and be a doctor․ You can get killed that way․․․I finally reached one of my goals․․․Now I'm on my way․"
Quote: "I've always been crazy․ I never knew I was funny․ I just thought I was insane․"
Joined "Saturday Night Live" as a sketch writer in early 2014
Has performed at the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival
Has served as the headliner for the Bacardi By Night Comedy Tour

2015WGA Award (TV) - Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series:Nominated
2016WFCC Award - Best Female Action Hero:Winner
2017Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female:Nominated
2017Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series:Nominated
2017Blimp Award - #SQUAD:Nominated
2017OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Variety Program:Nominated
2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2019Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series:Nominated
2019People's Choice Award - Favorite Comedy TV Star:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics:Nominated
2021MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
2021OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Individual Performance in A Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program:Nominated
2021People's Choice Award - Favorite Female Movie Star:Nominated
2021People's Choice Award - The Comedy Movie Star of 2021:Nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actress:Nominated
2022OFTA Television Award - Best Host or Individual Performance in A Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program:Nominated
2024Image Award - Outstanding Performance in a Short Form Series:Winner

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