Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1961-03-29
- Born Place: Endicott, New York, USA
Also Known As:
Amy Louise Sedaris
Amy Sedaris
Amy Louise Sedaris (born March 29, 1961, in Endicott, New York) is a multifaceted American actress, comedian, writer, and voice artist celebrated for her sharp comedic sensibility and inventive character work. Rising to prominence with her iconic portrayal of Jerri Blank in Strangers with Candy—a role she also helped co-write—Sedaris has seamlessly transitioned between edgy comedy and voice acting, lending her distinctive voice to roles like Princess Carolyn in BoJack Horseman, Foxy Loxy in Chicken Little, and Peli Motto in The Mandalorian . A veteran of Chicago’s Second City improv scene alongside Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello, she co-created and starred in cult-favorite comedy Exit 57 before achieving broader acclaim for creating and starring in the surreal craft–meets–comedy show At Home with Amy Sedaris, earning two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. Her filmography spans cult classics and family favorites—including Elf, School of Rock, Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots, The Boss Baby: Family Business, and The Lion King—while her writing includes books like I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence and Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People, reflecting her love of domestic arts with a comedic twist.
