Amy Sedaris Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Books, Net Worth, Movies, Parents, Siblings, TV Shows

Biography

Amy Louise Sedaris is a multi-talented American actress, comedian, and writer born on March 29, 1961, in Endicott, New York.

Known for her quirky humour and versatile performances, she gained fame as Jerri Blank in the cult comedy series Strangers with Candy. Sedaris has appeared in films such as Elf and School of Rock, and voiced characters in animated shows like BoJack Horseman.

A prolific writer, she co-authored books like I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence and created the Emmy-nominated crafting series At Home with Amy Sedaris. Her distinctive comedic style blends absurdity, charm, and improvisation.

American actress and comedian
Amy Sedaris
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Amy Louise Sedaris
Stage Name:	Amy Sedaris
Born:	29 March 1961 (age 64 years old)
Place of Birth:	Endicott, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Jesse O. Sanderson High School,
Height:	157 cm
Parents:	Lou Sedaris, Sharon Sedaris
Siblings:	David Sedaris, Tiffany Sedaris, Paul Sedaris, Gretchen Sedaris, Lisa Sedaris
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Comedian
Net Worth:	$6 million-$15 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Amy Louise Sedaris was born on March 29, 1961, in Endicott, New York.

Her ethnicity is mixed, with her father, Louis Harry “Lou” Sedaris, being of Greek descent, born to immigrants from Apidea, Greece, and her mother, Sharon Elizabeth Sedaris (née Leonard), being Anglo-American with English ancestry from Binghamton, New York. Amy was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith, reflecting her father’s heritage, while her mother was Protestant.

Her parents were Sharon, a homemaker, and Lou, an IBM engineer. Amy was the fourth of six children, growing up alongside siblings David Sedaris, Tiffany Sedaris, Paul Sedaris, Gretchen Sedaris, and Lisa Sedaris. When Amy was four, the family relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to her father’s job.

This move was significant, as Amy recalled feeling out of place in the southern environment, given her family’s non-southern, Greek-rooted traditions. Her sister Tiffany died by suicide in 2013, her mother passed from lung cancer in 1991, and her father died in 2021.

Amy‘s early years were marked by creativity and a flair for the performing arts. She often played dress-up and staged plays with her family, honing her comedic skills through pranks like impersonating her parents’ friends over the phone.

A notable childhood setback was failing first grade, which she later cited as shaping her dark comedic style, alongside sibling rivalry for parental attention. At 16, she worked at a Winn-Dixie supermarket, where her penchant for mischief led to fake loudspeaker announcements and egging a cashier’s car after a dispute.

Educationally, Amy attended Jesse O. Sanderson High School in Raleigh, graduating before moving to Chicago in the mid-1980s at her brother David‘s urging. There, she pursued comedy training at The Second City and Annoyance Theatre, laying the foundation for her career.

During this time, she also worked as a cocktail waitress at Zanies Comedy Club, though she was fired for tardiness and retaliated by throwing her boss’s keys into the snow.

Career

Amy Sedaris has crafted a dynamic and eclectic career as an actress, comedian, writer, and voice artist, celebrated for her singular blend of surreal humour and fearless performances.

After relocating to Chicago in the mid-1980s, she sharpened her comedic chops at The Second City and Annoyance Theatre, co-creating unconventional stage productions such as Stump the Host and Stitches.

During this formative time, she began collaborating with Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello, a creative partnership that led to the cult TV series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000).

Sedaris starred as Jerri Blank, a wildly inappropriate former junkie returning to high school in her 40s—a role that earned critical praise for its absurdist wit and daring originality. The success of the show eventually led to a prequel film in 2005.

Sedaris has since built a wide-ranging television resume, with memorable appearances on Sex and the City, The Middle, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and The Mandalorian. From 2017 to 2020, she created and starred in At Home with Amy Sedaris on truTV—a surreal twist on crafting and hospitality shows that earned multiple Emmy nominations for its inventive format and off-kilter comedy.

Her voice acting work is equally acclaimed, with standout roles such as Princess Carolyn, the sharp-witted agent in Netflix’s BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), as well as voice roles in Puss in Boots (2011), The Lion King (2019), and other animated features.

In the film, Sedaris has brought her unique charm to hits like Elf (2003), School of Rock (2003), and Chicken Little (2005), often delivering scene-stealing performances. She has also remained active in theatre, co-writing and performing in plays with her brother, David Sedaris, under their pseudonym, The Talent Family. Their collaborations include The Book of Liz and One Woman Shoe.

As an author, Sedaris co-wrote the bestselling I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence (2006), a satirical guide to entertaining, followed by Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People (2010), which blends absurd humour with parody DIY projects. Her quirky, whimsical sensibility extends to essays, magazine contributions, and live performances—frequently featuring her beloved pet rabbit, Dusty.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Amy Sedaris
• IMDb: Amy Sedaris
• Instagram: Amy Sedaris (@amysedaris)
• YouTube: OfficialAmySedaris
• Facebook: Amy Sedaris

Personal Life

Amy Sedaris was born on March 29, 1961, making her 64 years old as of June 14, 2025.

She has never been married and does not have a husband, often expressing contentment with her independent lifestyle in interviews, where she focuses on her career and creative projects.

She has no children but frequently mentions her pet rabbit, Dusty, and other pets as significant companions, incorporating them into her comedic work, such as in At Home with Amy Sedaris.

She stands approximately 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall. Sedaris keeps her personal life private, and little verified information exists about her dating history. She has not publicly confirmed any long-term romantic relationships, often deflecting questions about her love life with humour.

Net Worth

Amy Sedaris, an American actress, comedian, and writer, has an estimated net worth ranging from $6 million to $15 million, based on various sources.

Her wealth stems from her extensive career in television, film, and writing, including starring roles in Strangers with Candy, BoJack Horseman, and At Home with Amy Sedaris, which she also created and wrote.

Additional income comes from voice acting in films like Puss in Boots and The Lion King, as well as her books, such as I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.

Sedaris also earned from her former cupcake and cheese ball business, Dusty Food Cupcakes. She owns a Greenwich Village apartment purchased for $1.3 million in 2008 and a co-op above it bought for $1.7 million in 2019.

Filmography

TV Shows

• Strangers with Candy (1999–2000): Co-created, co-wrote, and starred as Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central series, a satirical take on a middle-aged high school freshman.
• At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020): Created, wrote, and starred in this truTV comedy series, blending crafting, cooking, and surreal humor; earned Emmy nominations.
• Sex and the City (2002–2003): Recurring role as Courtney Masterson in multiple episodes.
• The Middle (2010): Guest role as Abby Michaels in one episode.
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2016): Recurring role as Mimi Kanasis in multiple episodes.
• The Mandalorian (2019): Guest role as Peli Motto in three episodes of the Disney+ series.
• Girls5eva (2022): Recurring role as Kris in the Peacock series.
• The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014): Played Hurshe Heartshe in the Adult Swim series.
• Alpha House (2013–2014): Recurring role as Louise Laffer in the Amazon series.
• Raising Hope (2013): Guest role as Delilah in one episode.
• Broad City (2014): Guest role as Pam in one episode.
• Difficult People (2015–2017): Guest role as Rita in multiple episodes.
• No Activity (2017–2021): Recurring role as Janice in the CBS All Access/Paramount+ series.
• Somebody Somewhere (2022): Guest role as Tricia Miller in one episode.
• Other Guest Appearances: Includes Just Shoot Me!, Monk, My Name Is Earl, The Closer, Royal Pains, 30 Rock, Hot in Cleveland, The Good Wife, American Dad!, Sesame Street, and Kevin Can Wait.

Movies

• Strangers with Candy (2005): Starred as Jerri Blank in the prequel film to the TV series.
• Elf (2003): Played Deb, the receptionist.
• School of Rock (2003): Played Mrs. Morrison.
• Chicken Little (2005): Voiced Foxy Loxy.
• Puss in Boots (2011): Voiced Jill (animated).
• The Lion King (2019): Voiced a guinea fowl (animated).
• Maid in Manhattan (2002): Played Rachel Hoffberg.
• Bewitched (2005): Played Gladys Kravitz.
• Shrek the Third (2007): Voiced Cinderella (animated).
• Jennifer’s Body (2009): Played Toni Lesnicki.
• Chef (2014): Played Jen.
• Ghosted (2023): Played Mom.
• Theater Camp (2023): Played Joan Rubinsky.
• Other Films: Includes Six Days Seven Nights (1998), Jump Tomorrow (2001), Stay (2005), I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006), Dedication (2007), Tanner Hall (2009), The Best and the Brightest (2010), Hits (2014), Goodbye to All That (2014), Ping Pong Summer (2014), Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017), and Save Yourselves! (2020).

Voice Acting

• BoJack Horseman (2014–2020): Voiced Princess Carolyn and other characters in the Netflix animated series.
• American Dad! (2007–2019): Voiced various characters in multiple episodes.
• Adventure Time (2012–2014): Voiced Magic Man’s Hat and other roles.
• The Simpsons (2019): Voiced Lydia in one episode.
• F Is for Family (2018): Voiced Samantha in one episode.
• Other Voice Roles: Includes Space Goofs, Home Movies, WordGirl, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour, Rick and Morty, and Star vs. the Forces of Evil.

Theater

• The Talent Family Plays (1990s–2000s): Co-wrote and performed in plays with her brother David Sedaris under the pseudonym The Talent Family, including:
  • Stump the Host (1993)
  • Stitches (1994)
  • One Woman Shoe (1995)
  • Incident at Cobbler’s Knob (1997)
  • The Little Frieda Mysteries (1997)
  • The Book of Liz (2001)
• Other Stage Work: Performed in off-Broadway productions and comedy shows, often with The Second City and Annoyance Theatre in Chicago during the 1980s and 1990s.

Writing

• Books:
  • I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence (2006): Bestselling humorous guide to entertaining, co-authored with Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert.
  • Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People (2010): Satirical crafting book, co-authored with Paul Dinello.
  • Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not (2003): Co-authored with Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert, a satirical novel.
• Plays: Co-wrote several plays with The Talent Family, as listed above.
• Magazines: Contributed humor pieces to The Believer and other publications.

Other Ventures

• Dusty Food Cupcakes: Ran a side business selling cupcakes and cheese balls out of her home in the early 2000s, later discontinued.
• Live Performances: Regularly performs live comedy, often incorporating her pet rabbit, Dusty, and has appeared in events like The David Letterman Show and The Colbert Report as herself or in character.