Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Samantha Bee Biography

Birth Name:

Samantha Jamie Bee

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, writer, producer

Fast Facts

Starred in a live-action production of Sailor Moon at the Canadian National Exhibition
Was a member of the Atomic Fireballs, an all-female sketch-comedy troupe
As a correspondent for The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, she drew the ire of Fox News personality Bill O'Reilly over a segment about Christmas
Has stated that she admires the comedy of Betty White because "she looks so sweet and adorable, and she says the most horrible things
" Shared the stage with Rosie O'Donnell and Tyne Daly in the off-Broadway production of Nora and Delia Ephron's comedy, Love, Loss and What I Wore

2020Writers Guild Awards-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
2019Writers Guild Awards-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2019Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
2018Writers Guild Awards-Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series: nominated
2018Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
2018Emmy-Outstanding Interactive Program: nominated
2018Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2017Producers Guild Awards-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
2017Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
2017Emmy-Outstanding Variety Talk Series: nominated
2016Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated