Amy Sedaris

Amy Sedaris is an actress, comedian, and writer known for her distinctive comedic style in television, film, theater, and publishing. Sedaris developed her comedic skills at Second City Theater in Chicago before gaining national attention as co-creator and star of the Comedy Central sketch series "Exit 57." She became widely recognized for her role as Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central series "Strangers with Candy," which she co-wrote with Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert. Sedaris reprised the role in the film adaptation of "Strangers with Candy."

Sedaris's work extends across television, including voicing Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated series "BoJack Horseman" and appearing as Mimi Kanasis in "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." She also played Peli Motto in "The Mandalorian" and "The Book of Boba Fett." In 2026, she starred in "Protective Custody." Her film credits include "Maid in Manhattan," "School of Rock," "Elf," "Bewitched," "Jennifer's Body," "Chef," and "Clerks III." On stage, Sedaris performed in David Lindsay-Abaire's "Wonder of the World" at Manhattan Theatre Club, earning the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actress.

Sedaris created and starred in the TruTV comedy series "At Home with Amy Sedaris," which received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. The show highlights her interests in entertaining, crafts, and cooking. Sedaris is also the author of "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence," which appeared on the New York Times best-seller list, and "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People." She co-authored the novel "Wigfield" with Dinello and Colbert. Sedaris's career encompasses sketch comedy, sitcoms, feature films, animated series, theater, and bestselling books, establishing her as a prominent figure in comedy and entertainment.