Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Sibling
David Sedaris
Education
Élan School, Jesse O. Sanderson High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old French (Amee)
Popularity
Tier B -- 92,625 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 8
Career
Career spanning 57 years (1969-2026)
Notable
First credit at age 8 -- started as a child actor
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Cultural Uplift
66
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Filmography (35)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Pelli Moto
Smurfs
Jaunty (voice)
Ghosted
Mom
Clerks III
Doctor Ladenheim
The Boss Baby: Family Business
Tina Templeton (voice)
Save Yourselves!
Jack's Mom
The Mandalorian
TV Series
At Home with Amy Sedaris
TV Series
No Activity
TV Series
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
TV Series
Biography
Amy Louise Sedaris (/sɪˈdɛərɪs/; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and The Book of Boba Fett (2022) as Peli Motto. She played Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central comedy series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) and the prequel film Strangers with Candy (2005), which she also wrote.
Sedaris appeared as Hurshe Heartshe in the Adult Swim comedy series The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014), as Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated comedy-drama series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and as Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020). She received critical acclaim as the creator and star of the TruTV surreal comedy series At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), earning her two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
Sedaris has appeared in various films, including 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), The Lion King (2019), and The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amy Sedaris?
Amy Sedaris is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Amy Sedaris born?
Amy Sedaris was born in Endicott, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Amy Sedaris been in?
Amy Sedaris has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), Smurfs (2025), Ghosted (2023), Clerks III (2022), The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021).
What is Amy Sedaris known for?
Amy Sedaris is primarily known as an actor. Amy Louise Sedaris (/sɪˈdɛərɪs/; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and The Book of Boba…
Where can I find more information about Amy Sedaris?
You can find more about Amy Sedaris on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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