About Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman (born Trace Ullman; 30 December 1959) is a British and American actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, director, and author, lauded by critics for her ability to shift seamlessly between characters and accents. Born in Slough, she began her career as a dramatic actress on stage and in the British soap opera Mackenzie before branching into comedy with the sketch shows A Kick Up the Eighties and Three of a Kind, the latter winning her a BAFTA in 1984. She emigrated to the United States, where she starred in The Tracey Ullman Show from 1987 to 1990, which famously featured the first appearances of The Simpsons. She later produced programmes for HBO including Tracey Takes On..., and in 2016 returned to British television with Tracey Ullman's Show. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including American Comedy Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, and two British Academy Film Awards.
Videos (5)
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Guest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Tracey Ullman.
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3:06Christine Baranski on Drinking with Meryl Streep & Tracey Ullman
Jimmy Kimmel
551.6K views
9:34Tracey Ullman - Skewering World Leaders in โTracey Ullmanโs Showโ | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
486.9K views
3:44Tracy Morgan Pinch-Hits for Tracey Ullman at the Emmys
Jimmy Kimmel
50.3K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Tracey Ullman born?
Tracey Ullman was born in Slough on 30 December 1959, under the name Trace Ullman. She is described as both a British and an American actress and comedian.
How did Tracey Ullman start her career?
She started out as a dramatic actress on stage and in the British soap opera Mackenzie, then moved into comedy with the sketch shows A Kick Up the Eighties and Three of a Kind.
Which show won Tracey Ullman a BAFTA?
The sketch series Three of a Kind won Tracey Ullman a BAFTA in 1984, early in her move from drama into comedy.
Is The Simpsons connected to The Tracey Ullman Show?
Yes. After emigrating to the United States, Tracey Ullman starred in The Tracey Ullman Show from 1987 to 1990, and the series famously featured the first appearances of The Simpsons.
What is Tracey Ullman praised for as a performer?
Critics single out her ability to shift seamlessly between characters and accents, a skill that runs through her sketch work.
When did Tracey Ullman return to British TV?
After producing programmes for HBO such as Tracey Takes On..., she came back to British television in 2016 with Tracey Ullman's Show.
How many Emmy Awards has Tracey Ullman won?
Her accolades include seven Primetime Emmy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards, as well as American Comedy Awards.
