Sarah Silverman
Born on Tue, December 1, 1970
Sarah Kate Silverman, born on December 1, 1970, is a celebrated American figure known for her comedic talent, acting abilities, and writing skills. She has carved out a significant niche in the entertainment industry through her willingness to confront difficult and often avoided subjects.
Silverman's comedic style is characterized by her willingness to tackle touchy subjects. Her performances often explore challenging areas like racism, sexism, homophobia, politics, and religion. Frequently, her comedic persona will embrace these issues in a sarcastic or intentionally expressionless way, highlighting the absurdity of the topics themselves.
Her talent has been recognized with prestigious awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in television. This acknowledges her substantial contribution to the world of comedy and her impact on the entertainment landscape.
Early in her career, Silverman worked as a writer and performer on the iconic sketch comedy show, *Saturday Night Live*. Later, she took on the leading role in *The Sarah Silverman Program*, a show she also produced, which aired on Comedy Central from 2007 to 2010. Her performance in this series earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She has also shared her personal story through her autobiography, *The Bedwetter*, published in 2010.
Beyond her own show, Silverman has made appearances in various television programs, such as *Mr. Show* and *V.I.P.*, showcasing her versatility as a performer. She's also appeared in various films, demonstrating her range as an actor, from comedic roles in films like *School of Rock* and *A Million Ways to Die in the West*, to voice work in animated films like *Wreck-It Ralph* and *Ralph Breaks the Internet*. In 2015, she starred in the drama *I Smile Back*, a role for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
In recent years, Silverman has become increasingly involved in political discourse. During the 2016 election cycle, she actively campaigned for Bernie Sanders initially and later voiced her support for Hillary Clinton at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She also hosted *I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman*, a late-night talk show on Hulu from 2017 to 2018, furthering her presence in the political and social commentary space.
Wreck-It Ralph
as Vanellope von Schweetz (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
as Vanellope von Schweetz (voice)
Don't Look Up
as Sarah Benterman
Space Jam: A New Legacy
as Warner Bros. Executive
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
as Self
School of Rock
as Patty Di Marco
A Million Ways to Die in the West
as Ruth
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as Self
Once Upon a Studio
as Vanellope (voice) (archive sound)
Evolution
as Denise