Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes (born 7 March 1964 in Portsmouth, VA, also known as Wanda Sykes-Hall) is a stand-up comedienne known for her sassy personality and blunt observations on current events, the difference between the sexes and races (she's African-American) and life in general. Much of her humor comes from her delivery, timing and distinctive voice, a loud, brassy instrument that adds an edge to her humor, as in this observation about white-collar corporate thieves: "You get mugged, you might lose what you got on that DAY. But I ain't never been mugged of my FUTURE." She has appeared in such films as "Pootie Tang" and on TV shows such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; she starred in her own, short-lived Fox network sitcom, "Wanda At Large," in 2003. The same year, Sykes appeared in an hour-long comedy special, "Tongue Untied," that aired on Comedy Central. She has also served as a correspondent for HBO's "Inside the NFL," hosts Comedy Central's popular "Premium Blend," and provides the voice for a recurring character named Gladys ("There is a TURD on my back seat!") on Comedy Central's puppet show "Crank Yankers."
Filmography
Actress Monster-in-Law (2005) "Wanda at Large" (2003) (TV) "Premium Blend" (1997) (TV) .... Host (2002)* also known as "Comedy Central's Premium Blend" (1997) "Crank Yankers" (2002) TV Series (voice) "Downer Channel, The" (2001) TV Series Pootie Tang (2001) Down to Earth (2001)*also known as "Einmal Himmel und zurück" (2001) (Germany) Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)* also known as Klumps, The (2000) (Australia) Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV) Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) (TV) Tomorrow Night (1998) "Chris Rock Show, The" (1997) TV Series
Writer "Wanda at Large" (2003) (TV) 74th Annual Academy Awards, The (2002) (TV) Best of Chris Rock: Volume 2 (2001)* also known as Best of the Chris Rock Show (2001) (USA: video box title) "Downer Channel, The" (2001) (TV) "Chris Rock Show, The" (1997) (TV) "Keenen Ivory Wayans Show, The" (1997) (TV)
Producer "Wanda at Large" (2003) (TV)
Herself Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV) 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, The (2003) (TV) Teen Choice Awards 2003, The (2003) (TV) Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003) (Video) 2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003) (TV) "Inside the NFL" (1977) (TV) (2002- ) 100 Sexiest Artists (2002) (TV)* also known as VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists (2002) (TV) Best of Chris Rock: Volume 2 (2001) (Video)* also known as Best of the Chris Rock Show (2001) (Video) American Comedy Awards Viewer's Choice (2001) (TV) "Comics Come Home" (1999) (TV)
Notable TV Guest Appearances"Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The" (1992) 10 May 2004"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "The Surrogate" (episode # 4.7) 22 February 2004"Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The" (1992) playing "Herself" 13 October 2003"Sharon Osbourne Show, The" (2003) playing "Herself" 3 October 2003"Chappelle's Show" (2003) playing "Herself" (episode # 1.14) 16 July 2003"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "Krazee-Eyez Killa" (episode # 3.8) 3 November 2002"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "The Terrorist Attack" (episode # 3.5) 13 October 2002"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "The Benadryl Brownies" (episode # 3.2) 23 September 2002"Drew Carey Show, The" (1995) playing "Christine Watson" in episode: "Drew and the King" (episode # 7.13) 19 December 2001"Drew Carey Show, The" (1995) playing "Christine Watson" in episode: "Mr. Laffoon's Wild Ride" (episode # 7.11) 28 November 2001"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "The Massage" (episode # 2.10) 25 November 2001"Drew Carey Show, The" (1995) playing "Christine Watson" in episode: "Eat Drink Drew Woman" (episode # 7.10) 21 November 2001"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) playing "Wanda" in episode: "Thor" (episode # 2.2) 30 September 2001"Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The" (1992) playing "Herself" 27 July 2001"Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1995) playing "Herself" (voice) (as Wanda Sykes-Hall) in episode: "Walk for Hunger" (episode # 6.69) 20 July 1999
External links Internet Movie Database: Wanda Sykes
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