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Sarah Silverman

Birth Name:
Sarah Kate Silverman
Birth Place:
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Director
Sarah Silverman

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 don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it․"
  • Quote: "I've always been someone that's ready to move on․ I just get excited about the next thing․"
  • 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
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