Amy Sedaris
Acting

Amy Sedaris

March 29, 1961 (64 years old) Endicott, New York, USA

Also known as: Amy Louise Sedaris

Biography

Amy Louise Sedaris (/sɪˈdɛərɪs/; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in  The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and The Book of Boba Fett (2022) as Peli Motto. She played Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central comedy series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) and the prequel film Strangers with Candy (2005), which she also wrote.

Sedaris appeared as Hurshe Heartshe in the Adult Swim comedy series The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014), as Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated comedy-drama series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and as Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020). She received critical acclaim as the creator and star of the TruTV surreal comedy series At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), earning her two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.

Sedaris has appeared in various films, including 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), The Lion King (2019), and The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021).

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Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999 • TV

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 • TV

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • TV

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 • TV

Smurfs

Smurfs

2025 • Movie

Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third

2007 • Movie

Movie Credits (51)

Acting

2025

Smurfs

as Jaunty (voice)

2007

Shrek the Third

as Cinderella (voice)

2009

Jennifer's Body

as Needy's Mom

2019

The Lion King

as Guinea Fowl (voice)

2023

Ghosted

as Mom

2011

Puss in Boots

as Jill (voice)

2005

Chicken Little

as Foxy Loxy (voice)

2003

Elf

as Deb

2009

Tanner Hall

as Mrs. Middlewood

2021

The Boss Baby: Family Business

as Tina Templeton (voice)

2014

Chef

as Jen

2003

School of Rock

as Mrs. Haynish

2005

Romance & Cigarettes

as Frances

2014

Ping Pong Summer

as Aunt Peggy

2007

Snow Angels

as Barb Petite

2006

Strangers with Candy

as Jerri Blank

1997

Commandments

as Scholar

2007

Dedication

as Cassidy's Mom

2013

Super Buddies

as Betty (voice)

1998

Six Days Seven Nights

as Robin's Secretary

Crew

2006

Strangers with Candy

Writer

TV Credits (56)

Acting

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Charlie Donato

1 episodes

2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

12 episodes

1996

The Daily Show

as Self

1 episodes

2005

American Dad!

as Dr. Meg Penner (voice)

1 episodes

2005

American Dad!

as Woman's Voice / Dr. Lizzy (voice)

1 episodes

2005

American Dad!

as (voice)

1 episodes

2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

4 episodes

2005

The Closer

as Claire Howard

2 episodes

1969

Sesame Street

as Self

1 episodes

2010

Regular Show

as Mrs. Kessler / Jayla (voice)

1 episodes

2009

The Good Wife

as Stacie Hall

3 episodes

2002

Monk

as Gail Fleming

2 episodes

2011

Bob's Burgers

as Samantha (voice)

1 episodes

2014

BoJack Horseman

as Princess Carolyn / Sharona (voice)

76 episodes

2006

30 Rock

as Visor Lady

1 episodes

2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge

1 episodes

1998

Sex and the City

as Courtney Masterson

4 episodes

2013

Steven Universe

as Defense Zircon / Prosecuting Zircon (voice)

1 episodes

2013

Steven Universe

as Defense Zircon (voice)

1 episodes

2009

The Middle

as Abby Michaels

1 episodes

Crew

1999

Strangers with Candy

Writer

2017

At Home with Amy Sedaris

Writer

2017

At Home with Amy Sedaris

Executive Producer

1999

Strangers with Candy

Creator

1995

Exit 57

Creator

2017

At Home with Amy Sedaris

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
March 29, 1961 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
Endicott, New York, USA
Popularity
2.5

Career Stats

51
Movies
56
TV Shows