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Sherri Shepherd Biography

Birth Name:Sherri Evonne Shepherd

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • She is a spokesperson for developmental disabilities awareness group YAI Network
  • Supports the organization Save The Music Foundation, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of music education in public schools
  • While working as a secretary, Shepherd was inspired to pursue a career in comedy after watching comic Andrew Dice Clay perform
  • Known for being outspoken about her Christian beliefs
  • Considered being a mortician at one point in her life

Awards

  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
  • 2009BSFC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: winner
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
  • 2009WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2010Gracie-Outstanding Female Lead in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2010Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
  • 2013Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Guest Role: winner
  • 2013People's Choice Award-Favorite Daytime TV Host: nominated
  • 2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
  • 2017Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2022Emmy-Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program: nominated
  • 2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: nominated
  • 2024Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: winner
  • 2025Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated