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Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 07, 1964
Age62
BirthplacePortsmouth, Virginia, United States
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Wanda Sykes's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForComedian, actress, and writer; known for 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' and stand-up comedy.

Intro

Wanda Sykes is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp wit and incisive stand-up, as well as her work in television and film. She is acclaimed for roles on shows like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' and her stand-up specials. Sykes is recognized for her contributions to comedy and her advocacy for LGBTQ rights.

Early Life & Background

Wanda Sykes was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, and later moved to Maryland with her family. She attended Hampton University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, before starting her career working for the National Security Agency (NSA) and eventually transitioning into stand-up comedy.

Career Highlights

  • Began career as a writer and performer on 'The Chris Rock Show', winning a Primetime Emmy Award for writing in 1999
  • Recurring role as Barb on 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'
  • Notable appearances on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
  • Starred in and produced several stand-up specials, including 'Wanda Sykes: Not Normal'
  • Voiced characters in animated films such as 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' and 'Over the Hedge'
  • Advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility after coming out in 2008

Trivia

  • Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America (2004)
  • Came out as a lesbian in 2008 during a rally supporting same-sex marriage

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Wanda Sykes?

Wanda Sykes is 62 years old.

When was Wanda Sykes born?

Wanda Sykes was born the 7 March 1964.

Where is Wanda Sykes from?

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About March 7th, 1964, in brief:

  • Day of the week: March 7th, 1964 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
  • Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor

Check the link for more news and curiosities on March 7th, 1964.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda_Sykes
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0843100/