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Sarah Silverman Biography

Birth Name:Sarah Kate Silverman

Birth Place:Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

Has supported various charitable foundations, including the Alzheimer's Assocation, Autism Speaks, It Gets Better, PETA and Amnestry International
Won the 2015 Oldenburg Film Festival's prize for best acting
Attended New York University, but decided to drop out in order to become a stand-up comic
Got her big break when she was hired as a staff writer for "Saturday Night Live․"
Quote: "I've always been someone that's ready to move on․ I just get excited about the next thing․"
Quote: "I don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it․"
Is primarily known for expressing a unique take on controversial subjects

Awards

2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Sleazebag: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: winner
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
2013OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Comedy Special of the Year: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: winner
2015Seymour Cassel Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actress: winner
2015WAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety - Music, Awards, Tributes - Specials: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
2018WAFCA Award-Best Voice Performance: nominated
2019EDA Female Focus Award-Best Animated Female: nominated
2019Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2019LEJA Award-Best Voice or Motion Capture Performance: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
2019WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: nominated
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: nominated
2024People's Choice Award-Comedy Act of the Year: nominated
2024WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Specials: winner
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television: nominated
2026Grammy-Best Comedy Album: nominated