Wanda Sykes
Stand-up comedian from United States đșđž
About Wanda Sykes
Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999, and in 2004 Entertainment Weekly named her one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is known for her recurring roles on CBS's The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006-10) and HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001-2011), and she stars in The Upshaws (2021-2026) on Netflix.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to a banker mother and a U.S. Army colonel father, Sykes attended Arundel High School in Maryland and graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing. After college, her first job was working for five years as a contracting specialist for the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland. She began her stand-up career at a Coors Light Super Talent Showcase in Washington, D.C., in 1987, performing on nights and weekends until 1992, when she moved to New York City, with an early TV appearance on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam.
Her first big break came when opening for Chris Rock at Caroline's Comedy Club. In 1997 she joined the writing team on The Chris Rock Show, winning the 1999 Emmy for Outstanding Writing. She has had a film career including Monster-in-Law (2005), Evan Almighty (2007) and License to Wed (2007), and voiced characters in animated films such as Over the Hedge (2006), Rio (2011) and the Ice Age series. Her first HBO comedy special, Sick & Tired, premiered on October 14, 2006, and she received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award.
Videos (35)
Videos 1 to 24 of 35.
4:273,200 Gay Men. One Unforgettable Cruise.
230.7K views
2:01Wanda Sykes' Final Wishes
18.3K views
4:19Couples Will Fight Over This Wanda Sykes Joke
17.2K views
3:28The Real Reason Wanda Sykes Won't Swim with Dolphins
11.8K views
2:18Parenthood, Wanda Sykes Style
11.5K views
1:57Why I Drew the Line at Science
11.1K views
3:29Wanda Sykes Says What Everyone Thinks About Sex
6.1K views
5:19Wanda Sykes: Imagine the Freedom of Leaving "It" at Home (The Detachable V Joke)
4K views
2:23Why Calling Men "Dogs" Is Actually an Insult to Dogs
3K views
0:30Chris Rock gave Wanda Sykes advice before recording her first comedy special
2.5K views
2:22Wanda Sykes Makes Strip Clubs Make Sense (Almost)
2.5K views
1:21Wanda Sykes Not Normal premiered 5 years ago on Netflix!
2.1K views
1:11Wanda is not gonna lie lobster mac and cheese should not be a thing!
2K views
1:12Itâs always good to see my dear friend Sherri Happy premiere week!
2K views
0:52Listen to Esther Wanda Sykes Legacy
2K views
0:22Watch LEGACY my new special streaming May 19th on Netflix
1.9K views
1:34Wanda Sykes Breaks Down Womenâs Thoughts Perfectly
1.8K views
1:41Wanda Sykes Explains Why "Perfect" Boobs Are Always Fake
1.7K views
1:02Cut and run Wanda Sykes: Legacy on Netflix @netflixisajoke
1.7K views
1:08Took a red eye last night, just got up from a nap to this amazing news!
1.7K views
0:26Everything was different but just the same. streaming on Netflix.
1.6K views
0:51Fair response from this kid Wanda Sykes: Legacy on Netflix @netflixisajoke
1.6K views
0:41Congrats Team Golden Tempo!
1.4K views
0:12LEGACY streaming on @Netflix
1.2K viewsGuest appearances (64)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Wanda Sykes.
Guest appearances 49 to 64 of 64.
5:47Wanda Sykes Worked At The NSA Before Comedy Career | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
22.1K views
2:27Wanda Sykes Is The Only Non-French Speaker In Her Household - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
14.7K views
2:01Wanda Sykes' Mom Loves Casinos & Church | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
8.9K views
3:38Wanda Sykes Wears An Incredible Wig In "Breaking News In Yuba County" - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
8.6K views
3:15:27Chrissie Mayr in the Afternoon! Primaries, Carson Daly, Megan Fox, MGK, Wanda Sykes
Chrissie Mayr
8.3K views
0:24Wanda sykes
Flame Monroe
7.9K views
3:16Wanda Sykes & Conan Have Both Hosted The White House Correspondents' Dinner | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
5.5K views
4:33Wanda Sykes Has Been Barbecuing In The Snow | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
5.2K views
0:44Wanda Sykes says Trump only listens to Fire
Josh Adam Meyers
3.5K views
3:45Behold My Gay, Single Love Handles | Tom Ballard | Wanda Sykes Gala @ Just For Laughs Montreal 2015
Tom Ballard
2.5K views
1:11That time Tom's dad tried to roast Wanda Sykes | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
2.4K views
2:02HBCU Know: Celebrating Wanda Sykes
Broderick Dornell Smiley
1.8K views
47:15HUMOR POLITICO | REACCIONANDO A WANDA SYKES
Gloria RodrĂguez
1.6K views
4:15Comedian Marsha Warfield Stand Up Comedy at Wanda Sykes Bustin" Loose
George Wallace
1.1K views
1:10:27486 - Earth Wind and Fire That's The Way Of The World - Wanda Sykes (FULL EPISODE)
Josh Adam Meyers
694 views![Analizando a WANDA SYKES [[ en español ]] PREMISA/ SET-UP - Stand-up Comedy Arequipa](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jbW5JoA8Y84/hqdefault.jpg)
2:09Analizando a WANDA SYKES [[ en español ]] PREMISA/ SET-UP - Stand-up Comedy Arequipa
José Salomón
261 viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Chrissie Mayr, Flame Monroe, Josh Adam Meyers, Tom Ballard, Tom Papa, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Gloria RodrĂguez, George Wallace, JosĂ© SalomĂłn
Frequently asked questions
What is Wanda Sykes known for?
She is an American stand-up comedian, actress and writer, first recognized for her writing on The Chris Rock Show and known for roles on The New Adventures of Old Christine and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
What Emmy Award did Wanda Sykes win?
She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999 for Outstanding Writing for her work on The Chris Rock Show.
What did Wanda Sykes do before comedy?
Her first job after graduating from Hampton University was working for five years as a contracting specialist for the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland.
When did Wanda Sykes start stand-up?
She began her stand-up career at a Coors Light Super Talent Showcase in Washington, D.C., in 1987, performing on nights and weekends until she moved to New York City in 1992.
Has Wanda Sykes done voice acting?
Yes, she has voiced characters in animated films including Over the Hedge (2006), Rio (2011), and the Ice Age series.
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