Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Writer, Screenwriter, Voice actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Cherry Grove, Media
Education
Hampton University, Arundel High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 83,544 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 26 years (1998-2024)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (21)
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Sue Nahmee
History of the World: Part II
Various Characters
The Upshaws
Lucretia
Bad Moms
Dr. Elizabeth Karl
Ice Age: Collision Course
Granny (voice)
The Hot Flashes
Film
The Out List
Film
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Granny (voice)
Rio
Chloe / Goose (voice)
Back at the Barnyard
Bessy
AWARDS (4)
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GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award
2010
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Biography
Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American writer, stand-up comedian and actress. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named her as one of the 25 funniest people in America.
She is well known for her role as Barb on The New Adventures of Old Christine and for her appearances on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. In November 2009 The Wanda Sykes Show, her own late-night talkshow, premiered on Fox, airing Saturday nights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wanda Sykes?
Wanda Sykes is 62 years old, born on .
Where was Wanda Sykes born?
Wanda Sykes was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
What movies or shows has Wanda Sykes been in?
Wanda Sykes has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024), History of the World: Part II (2023), The Upshaws (2021), Bad Moms (2016), Ice Age: Collision Course (2016).
What is Wanda Sykes known for?
Wanda Sykes is primarily known as an actor. Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American writer, stand-up comedian and actress. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The…
Where can I find more information about Wanda Sykes?
You can find more about Wanda Sykes on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
