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Sherri Shepherd

Birth Name:
Sherri Evonne Shepherd
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department
Sherri Shepherd

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
  • 2026Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated
  • 2026Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie):Nominated
  • 2026Image Award - Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble:Nominated
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