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Amy Sedaris

Birth Place: Endicott, NY

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BIO

Amy is an American actress, comedian and writer known for playing Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. She collaborates often with her brother David, a comedian and author. Since 2014, Sedaris has voiced the character Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. She also portrayed the role of Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She has appeared in films such as Maid in Manhattan (2002), School of Rock (2003), Elf (2003), Bewitched (2005), Chicken Little (2005), Shrek the Third (2007), Jennifer's Body (2009), Puss in Boots (2011), Chef (2014), Ghost Team (2016), Handsome (2017), and The Lion King (2019). Most recently, she appeared in The Mandalorian as Peli Motto.



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Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Amy Sedaris, Wonder of the World


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Amy Sedaris, The Country Club

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NORDSTROM NYC Special Event Rings in the Holidays

Nordstrom NYC recently celebrated its 'Wonder All the Way' campaign and holiday takeover, 'The Blizz on 57th Street,' in New York City with a one night only private shopping event for VIPs, media, industry tastemakers, customers, and friends of Nordstrom. 
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Announced At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only at Aurora's Paramount Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m., following the release of his newest books, Happy Go Lucky and Pretty Ugly. 
La MaMa Presents Richard Foreman's SUPPOSE BEAUTIFUL MADELINE HARVEY

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey, legendary experimental theater icon Richard Foreman's first new play in 10 years.
ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales Of Being Fired) To Have NYC Premiere At La MaMa

Susan Jeremy's solo show, ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales of Being Fired), makes its NYC premiere at La MaMa from November 21 to December 1. Directed by Maris Heller, the show humorously explores Jeremy's experiences of being fired.
La MaMa COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 Spotlights Adrienne Kennedy

Explore the life and work of playwright Adrienne Kennedy at COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #177 on November 16, 2024, featuring discussions and performances at La MaMa.
Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre Presents FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS At La MaMa

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.
The Second City New York Unveils A New Era; New Shows, Stand-Up Spotlight, And More

The Second City New York announced new comedy shows, a stand-up spotlight, and its debut at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, marking a significant expansion in its comedic offerings.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
NYCBallet's 2024 Fall Season Opens This Month

New York City Ballet’s 2024-25 Season will begin with a four-week Fall Season that will open on Tuesday, September 17 with a program consisting of works by NYCB’s Co-Founding Choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, including Balanchine’s Tschaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 and Duo Concertant, and Robbins’ Glass Pieces.  
Video: Cole Escola's Most Wonderfully Unhinged YouTube Sketches

Cole Escola is at the center of Broadway's hottest new show, as both the writer and star of Oh, Mary!, now running at the Lyceum Theatre. Check out just a few of our favorite sketches with these videos and go down your own Cole rabbit hole!
Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

See our exclusive photo of Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber in the audience on opening night of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, as well as photos of Matthew Broderick, Patti LuPone, and more as they hit the red carpet here!
Meet the Cast of OH, MARY!, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! is headed to Broadway! Previews begin tonight, June 26, at the Lyceum Theatre. Opening night is set for July 11. The limited 12-week engagement will run through September 15, 2024.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE Begins Tonight at La MaMa

The world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge begins tonight at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City.
Scoop: Coming Up on GRIMSBURG on FOX - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Get all the scoop on GRIMSBURG, airing on FOX on Sunday, April 21, 2024! Marvin and the team investigate the death of a morning TV host, in which former child star Lil’ Betsy is the main suspect. Watch a video preview from the show now!
Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE

The Smurfs are back! After the Smurfs franchise had a bit of a boost with 2011's live-action The Smurfs, it was announced on Thursday that an all-star cast would be joining the previously announced Rihanna in a new animated reboot. See the cast here!
La MaMa to Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61’s Exagoge. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
La MaMa Will Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge, with original music by Avner Finberg, script and libretto by Edward Einhorn, directed by Einhorn.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Amy Sedaris been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Wonder of the World and Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Country Club.

What awards has Amy Sedaris won?

Amy Sedaris won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Country Club.

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