Sarah Silverman (born December 1, 1970) is an American comedienne, writer, actress, singer, and musician. Although usually credited as Sarah Silverman, she is sometimes credited by her nickname, Big S. Her satirical comedy addresses social taboos and controversial topics such as racism, sexism, and religion.
She often performs her act as a caricature of a Jewish-American princess, mocking bigotry and stereotypes of ethnic groups and religious denominations, by endorsing them in an ironic fashion. Silverman was first noticed as a writer and occasional performer on Saturday Night Live. She now stars in and produces The Sarah Silverman Program, which debuted February 1, 2007, on Comedy Central.
She is the sister of Laura Silverman.
Early life
Sarah Silverman, the youngest of four daughters, was born in Bedford, New Hampshire. Her mother, Beth Ann Halpin, was George McGovern's personal campaign photographer and founded the theater company New Thalian Players.[1] Her father, Donald Silverman, was a social worker by training who ran the discount clothing store Crazy Sophie's Outlet. Her family is Jewish, the descendants of immigrants from Russia, Poland and Scotland.
She appeared in community theater at age twelve, also starring on a local television show in the Boston area called Community Auditions at age 15. She attended the The Derryfield School in Manchester, New Hampshire. At seventeen, she performed stand-up comedy in a restaurant, singing a song she called "Mammaries." She then attended New York University and continued her stand-up in Greenwich Village.[2][3][4][5]
Channel 101 Filmography
- Channel 101: The Musical ... Herself
- The Most Extraordinary Space Investigations ... Jelly Roll
Other Filmography
Feature Films:
- Who's the Caboose? (1997)
- Overnight Delivery (1998)
- Bulworth (1998)
- There's Something About Mary (1998)
- The Bachelor (1999)
- What Planet Are You From? (2000)
- Screwed (2000)
- The Way of the Gun (2000)
- Black Days (2001)
- Say It Isn't So (2001)
- Heartbreakers (2001)
- Evolution (2001)
- Run Ronnie Run (2002)
- School of Rock (2003)
- Hair High (2004) (voice)
Non-Channel 101 Shorts:
- Strippers Pole (2002)
- Nobody's Perfect (2004)
- Supermarket (2004)
- Give The Jew Girl Toys (satirical music video)
- Confetti
Television Work:
- Community Auditions (1985)
- Saturday Night Live (writer and cast member, 1993–1994)
- Mr. Show (featured performer, 1995)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1994-1996)
- Star Trek Voyager ("Future's End", two episode arc, 1996)
- Seinfeld ("The Money", 1997)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (voice as herself, "Alderman", 1998)
- Smog (unsold pilot, 1999)
- Late Last Night (1999)
- Futurama ("The Cryonic Woman", 2000; "Futurama: Bender's Big Score", 2007)
- Super Nerds (unsold pilot, 2000)
- Rocky Times (unsold pilot, 2000)
- Greg the Bunny (2002–2004)
- Crank Yankers (voice, 2002-2007)
- Frasier (Jane, "Maris Returns", 2003)
- Pilot Season (miniseries, 2004)
- Entourage (herself, 2004)
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force ("Robositter", 2004, credited as Big S)
- Drawn Together ("The Other Cousin", episode 1.5, 2004, Cousin Bleh)
- Monk (Mr. Monk and The T.V Star, 2004)
- American Dad! ("Stan Knows Best", 2005, voice)
- Tom Goes to the Mayor ("Pipe Camp", episode 11, 2005)
- Celebrity Poker Showdown (twice, 2003-2004)
- Comic Relief (stand-up segment 2006)
- Monk (Mr. Monk's Biggest Fan, 2007)
- The Andy Milonakis Show (herself, 2007)
- The Sarah Silverman Program (2007-present)
- Monk ("Mr. Monk's 100TH Case", 2008)
- 8 out of 10 cats ("Herself", 2008)
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross ("Herself", 2008)
- JAG (Blind Side "Lt. Schiparelli", 1997)
- The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget (2008) (pre-recorded video message)
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