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Amy Sedaris Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-03-29

Birthplace:
Endicott, New York, USA

Credits:
148 Total Roles

Amy Sedaris

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Biography

Amy Louise Sedaris (/sɪˈdɛərɪs/; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in  The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and The Book of Boba Fett (2022) as Peli Motto. She played Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central comedy series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) and the prequel film Strangers with Candy (2005), which she also wrote.

Sedaris appeared as Hurshe Heartshe in the Adult Swim comedy series The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014), as Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated comedy-drama series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and as Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020). She received critical acclaim as the creator and star of the TruTV surreal comedy series At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), earning her two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.

Sedaris has appeared in various films, including Maid in Manhattan (2002), School of Rock (2003), Elf (2003), Bewitched (2005), Chicken Little (2005), Shrek the Third (2007), Jennifer's Body (2009), Puss in Boots (2011), Chef (2014), Ghost Team (2016), Handsome (2017), The Lion King (2019), and The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Kevin TV Brandi (Voice)
2026 The Pout-Pout Fish MOVIE The Pink Dolphins (voice)
2025 Is This Thing On? MOVIE Kemp
2025 Smurfs MOVIE Jaunty (voice)
2025 Everybody's Live with John Mulaney TV Self - Actress and Comedian
2024 Doctor Odyssey TV Bethany Welles
2024 Ren & Stimpy TV Jan Ladybug (voice)
2024 No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie MOVIE Fifi (voice)
2024 Happy To Help You MOVIE Self
2024 Fantasmas TV Vanesja's Former Acting Coach

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