Wanda Sykes
Acting Born Mar 7, 1964 Portsmouth, Virginia, USA 184 credits
Biography
Wanda Sykes is an American actress. She was born on March 7, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. Sykes is known for her acting credits, with 157 known credits. She is a female actor who has appeared in various roles. Sykes is also a writer and stand-up comedian. She has been recognized for her writing on The Chris Rock Show and was named one of the 25 funniest people in America by Entertainment Weekly in 2004. Sykes has appeared on various TV shows, including HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and The New Adventures of Old Christine.
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Career overview
Wanda Sykes is known for her acting career. She has appeared in various films and television shows. One of her notable roles is in the television series The New Adventures of Old Christine, where she played the character Barb. She has also made appearances on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
In addition to her television work, Sykes has also appeared in films. Her film career began in the late 1990s. She has acted in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. The exact details of her filmography are not specified in the provided sources.
Sykes has also had her own late-night talk show, The Wanda Sykes Show, which premiered on Fox in November 2009. The show aired on Saturday nights.
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Tangles
Wanda Sykes: LegacyWanda Sykes: Legacy · WriterWanda Sykes: Legacy · Executive ProducerUndercardUndercard · Executive Producer
Everybody's Live with John MulaneyLil KevCristela Alonzo: Upper Classy · Executive Producer
Rock, Paper, ScissorsSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks MovieGood TimesOutstanding: A Comedy RevolutionOutstanding: A Comedy Revolution · Executive Producer
VelmaVelmaHistory of the World: Part IIHistory of the World: Part II · Executive ProducerHistory of the World: Part II · Writer
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherriChivalryGutsyAlabama Jackson
Star Wars: The Bad BatchThe UpshawsThe Upshaws · Executive ProducerThe Upshaws · CreatorQ-Force
Visible: Out on TelevisionVisible: Out on Television · Executive ProducerThe Holiday Movies That Made UsFeeding America Comedy FestivalFriendsgiving
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowHarley QuinnScooby-Doo and Guess Who?The Other Two
Summer Camp IslandThe ShopEPIX Presents Unprotected Sets · Executive ProducerVampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock!Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
The Good FightSteveBig MouthThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselVampirina
ChelseaIce Age: Collision CourseTo Tell the TruthAsk the StorybotsMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Late Show with James CordenHot OnesCelebrity Family FeudLip Sync Battle
Late Night with Seth MeyersBoJack HorsemanLast Week Tonight with John Oliverblack-ishBroad City
Hollywood Game NightAlpha HouseThe Hot FlashesThe Out List
Ice Age: Continental DriftFinding Your RootsInside Comedy
Bob's BurgersRidiculousnessRio
Conan
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenRuPaul's Drag RaceDrop Dead DivaThe Jay Leno ShowWanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me
The Wendy Williams ShowCowman: The Uddered Avenger
The Graham Norton ShowBack at the BarnyardEvan AlmightyLicense to Wed
The New Adventures of Old ChristineThe Megan Mullally ShowOver the HedgeBarnyardBrother Bear 2
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonMonster-in-LawJust for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown ComicsEarth to America
Miley's New Year's Eve PartyWanda Does It
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Crank YankersCrank Yankers
Down to EarthPootie TangThe Downer ChannelBest of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2
Curb Your EnthusiasmNutty Professor II: The Klumps
FuturamaThe Early Show
Will & GraceComedy Central PresentsTomorrow Night
Full Filmography
184 titles- Tangles (2027) as Paula (voice)
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) as Self
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) Writer
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) Executive Producer
- Undercard (2026) as Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
- Undercard (2026) Executive Producer
- Shut Up Evan (2026) as Self - Guest
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Comedian
- Lil Kev (2025) as Nancy (voice)
- Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy (2025) Executive Producer
- Rock, Paper, Scissors (2024) as Dian (voice)
- Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024) as Sue Nahmee
- Good Times (2024) as Mrs. Likeigiveashit (voice)
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) Executive Producer
- Underwater Projects (2024) as Narrator
- Velma (2023) as Krista (voice)
- Velma (2023) as Linda (voice)
- History of the World: Part II (2023) as Various Characters
- History of the World: Part II (2023) Executive Producer
- History of the World: Part II (2023) Writer
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as Self
- Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer (2023) as Self
- Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer (2023) Writer
- The Mecca of Comedy (2023)
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Chivalry (2022) as Jean Shrill
- Gutsy (2022) as Self
- Alabama Jackson (2022) as Harriet Tubman
- Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022)
- Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? (2022) Executive Producer
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021) as Phee Genoa (voice)
- The Upshaws (2021) as Lucretia
- The Upshaws (2021) Executive Producer
- The Upshaws (2021) Creator
- Q-Force (2021) as Deb (voice)
- Breaking News in Yuba County (2021) as Rita
- Roll Up Your Sleeves (2021) as Self
- The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021) as Self
- The Upshaws - The Afterparty (2021) as Self
- Visible: Out on Television (2020) as Self
- Visible: Out on Television (2020) Executive Producer
- The Holiday Movies That Made Us (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- Friendsgiving (2020) as Fairy Gay Mother #1
- Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles (2020)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest Host
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Queen of Fables (voice)
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019) as Wanda Sykes (voice)
- The Other Two (2019) as Shuli Kucerac
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Heckler
- UglyDolls (2019) as Wage (voice)
- The Wedding Year (2019) as Janet / Grandma
- Jexi (2019) as Denice
- Wanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019) as Self
- Wanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019) Writer
- Wanda Sykes: Not Normal (2019) Executive Producer
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (2019) as Louise Jefferson
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Ethel (voice)
- The Shop (2018) as Self
- EPIX Presents Unprotected Sets (2018) Executive Producer
- Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! (2018)
- Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018) as Prison Matron
- The Good Fight (2017) as Allegra Durado
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Big Mouth (2017) as Ghost of Harriet Tubman (voice)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Moms Mabley
- Vampirina (2017) as Gregoria (voice)
- A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) as Dr. Elizabeth Karl
- Snatched (2017) as Ruth
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) as Granny (voice)
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Ask the Storybots (2016)
- Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016)
- Bad Moms (2016) as Dr. Elizabeth Karl
- Wanda Sykes: What Happened… Ms. Sykes? (2016) as Herself
- Wanda Sykes: What Happened… Ms. Sykes? (2016) Writer
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come (2015) as Goddess
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Mary-Beth (voice)
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- black-ish (2014) as Daphne Lido
- Broad City (2014) as Dara
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Shirley B. Awesome (voice)
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- Alpha House (2013) as Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- The Hot Flashes (2013) as Florine Clarkston
- The Out List (2013) as Herself
- Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) as Granny (voice)
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Sofa Queen (voice)
- Ridiculousness (2011) as Self
- Rio (2011) as Chloe / Goose (voice)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Judge Yvonne Wright
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me (2009) as Herself
- Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me (2009) Writer
- The Wanda Sykes Show (2009)
- The Wanda Sykes Show (2009) Creator
- The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
- Cowman: The Uddered Avenger (2008) as Bessy (voice)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Guest
- Back at the Barnyard (2007) as Bessy
- Evan Almighty (2007) as Rita
- License to Wed (2007) as Doctor (uncredited)
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) as Barb Baran
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Over the Hedge (2006) as Stella (voice)
- Barnyard (2006) as Bessy (voice)
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) as Innoko (voice)
- My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) as Carla Dunkirk
- Clerks II (2006) as Wife
- Hammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006) as Stella (voice)
- Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006) as Herself
- Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired (2006) Writer
- Back to the Well: 'Clerks II' (2006) as Self / Wife
- The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006) as Sister Moon (voice)
- World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One (2006) as self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Monster-in-Law (2005) as Ruby
- Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics (2005) as Herself
- Earth to America (2005) as Self
- Miley's New Year's Eve Party (2004) as Self - Guest
- Wanda Does It (2004)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Wanda at Large (2003) as Wanda Mildred Hawkins
- Wanda at Large (2003) Writer
- Wanda at Large (2003) Creator
- Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003) as Herself
- Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003) Writer
- MTV Reloaded (2003) as The Oracle
- Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003) as Self
- Crank Yankers (2002) as Gladys (voice)
- Crank Yankers (2002) as Gladys Murphy (voice)
- Down to Earth (2001) as Wanda
- Pootie Tang (2001) as Biggie Shorty
- The Downer Channel (2001)
- Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2 (2001)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Wanda
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) as Chantal
- Futurama (1999) as Bev (voice)
- The Early Show (1999) as Self - Guest
- Will & Grace (1998) as Cricket
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- Tomorrow Night (1998) as Wanda
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- The Chris Rock Show (1997) Writer
- Premium Blend (1997) as Host
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest Host
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Christine Watson
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Wanda (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Therapist (voice)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- The Oscars (1953) as Self - Host
- Today (1952) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Deck the Y'alls
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wanda Sykes best known for?
Wanda Sykes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shut Up Evan (2026), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), Rock, Paper, Scissors (2024), Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024).
When and where was Wanda Sykes born?
Wanda Sykes was born on March 7, 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Wanda Sykes have?
Wanda Sykes has accumulated over 184 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2027.
What is Wanda Sykes's background in cinema and television?
Wanda Sykes is an American actress. She was born on March 7, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. Sykes is known for her acting credits, with 157 known credits. She is a female actor who has appeared in various roles. Sykes is also a writer and stand-up comedian. She has been recognized for her writing on The Chris Rock...