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Amy is an American actress, comedian and writer known for playing Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. She collaborates often with her brother David, a comedian and author. Since 2014, Sedaris has voiced the character Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. She also portrayed the role of Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She has appeared in films such as 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), and The Lion King (2019). Most recently, she appeared in The Mandalorian as Peli Motto.

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Amy Sedaris Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Amy Sedaris, Wonder of the World


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Amy Sedaris, The Country Club

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Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE


The Smurfs are back! After the Smurfs franchise had a bit of a boost with 2011's live-action The Smurfs, it was announced on Thursday that an all-star cast would be joining the previously announced Rihanna in a new animated reboot. See the cast here!

La MaMa to Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE


La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61’s Exagoge. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

La MaMa Will Present World Premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's EXAGOGE


La MaMa will present the world premiere of Untitled Theater Company No. 61's Exagoge, with original music by Avner Finberg, script and libretto by Edward Einhorn, directed by Einhorn.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 29, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Nickelodeon Will Serve Up New Episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW


Catch all-new episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW starting Monday, April 8 on Nickelodeon. Join the fun and excitement as Nickelodeon brings more of your favorite tiny chef's adventures.

Catherine Filloux's HOW TO EAT AN ORANGE To Premiere At La MaMa


La MaMa ETC. will present the World Premiere of How to Eat an Orange, written by Catherine Filloux, directed by Elena Araoz.

Justin Elizabeth Sayre's MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF Announces Guest Poets, Livestream And More


Catch the livestream of MY BEATNIK YOUTH: A SOLO RIFF, a solo play by Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Guest poets and Penny Arcade join the lineup from March 14-24.

HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March


Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.

Marga Gomez's SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS To Play La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club This Spring


GLAAD award winning solo performer Marga Gomez will return to The Club at La MaMa with the world premiere of Swimming With Lesbians, her 14th one person show, which will run from March 29th through April 7th, 2024. Written and performed by Marga Gomez and directed by David Schweizer the piece is a buoyant and bawdy romp, set aboard a fictional lesbian luxury ocean liner.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!


Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre


Check out photos from opening night of Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

La MaMa Presents The World Premiere Of METCH= MUSIC, EXHIBITION, TEXTS, AND CHOREOGRAPHY, February 15�"25


Internationally renowned artist Ivo Dimchev, known for his radically imaginative performances, brings his latest solo work, METCH = Music, Exhibition, Texts, and Choreography to The Club at La MaMa. Performances will take place February 15-25, 2024.

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More


This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary, and new albums!

CHRISTEENE, Peaches & Justin Vivian Bond to Perform Sinead O'Connor


CHRISTEENE, announces her return to the stage with a pair of shows unlike any other. In March, CHRISTEENE will make her US debut of The Lion The Witch And The Cobra — a collective reverberation to these tumultuous times channeled through a live performance of Sinéad O'Connor's debut album — in New York City and Los Angeles.

Video: Hulu Drops LIFE & BETH Season Two Trailer With Beanie Feldstein, Laura Benanti & More


Check out the official trailer for the second season of Hulu's 'Life & Beth,' which is written, directed, executive produced, and starring Amy Schumer.  The new season will feature Laura Benanti, Beanie Feldstein, Jennifer Coolidge, Margaret Cho, Tim Meadows, Kevin Kane, Amy Sedaris, and more. Watch the video now!

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival


Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club


The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

La MaMa ETC to Begin 2024 With HUMANISMO PROJECT


La MaMa ETC will begin 2024 with the debut of its HUMANISMO PROJECT – a two-part series featuring new, contemporary adaptations of Aristotle and Euripides’ Medea – this winter and spring, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa’s Artistic Director.

Amy Sedaris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Amy Sedaris been nominated for?

Amy Sedaris has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "Wonder of the World" and for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Country Club."

What awards has Amy Sedaris won?

Amy Sedaris won the Outstanding Featured Actress - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in The Country Club.

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