Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American writer, stand-up comedian and actress. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named her as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is well known for her role as Barb on The New Adventures of Old Christine and for her appearances on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. In November 2009 The Wanda Sykes Show, her own late-night talkshow, premiered on Fox, airing Saturday nights. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wanda Sykes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 • as Self - Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005 • as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 • as Self

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • as Self

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996 • as Self - Guest Host

Filmography

2025

Lil Kev
Lil Kev
as Nancy (voice)
TV - Released: 3/6/2025
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
as Self - Comedian
TV - Released: 3/12/2025

2024

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
as Sue Nahmee
Movie - Released: 10/18/2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/7/2024
Underwater Projects
Underwater Projects
as Narrator
Movie - Released: 2/24/2024
Good Times
Good Times
as Mrs. Likeigiveashit (voice)
TV - Released: 4/12/2024
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Rock, Paper, Scissors
as Dian (voice)
TV - Released: 2/12/2024

2023

Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer
Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/23/2023
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/12/2023
Velma
Velma
as Krista (voice)
TV - Released: 1/12/2023
Velma
Velma
as Linda (voice)
TV - Released: 1/12/2023
History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
as Various Characters
TV - Released: 3/6/2023

2022

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Movie - Released: 6/9/2022
Alabama Jackson
Alabama Jackson
as Harriet Tubman
TV - Released: 2/15/2022
Sherri
Sherri
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2022
Chivalry
Chivalry
as Jean Shrill
TV - Released: 4/21/2022
Gutsy
Gutsy
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2022

2021

Breaking News in Yuba County
Breaking News in Yuba County
as Rita
Movie - Released: 1/28/2021
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2021
The One and Only Dick Gregory
The One and Only Dick Gregory
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/19/2021
The Upshaws
The Upshaws
as Lucretia
TV - Released: 5/12/2021
Q-Force
Q-Force
as Deb (voice)
TV - Released: 9/2/2021
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
as Phee Genoa (voice)
TV - Released: 5/4/2021

2020

Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles
Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles
Movie - Released: 7/29/2020
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving
as Fairy Gay Mother #1
Movie - Released: 10/23/2020
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Feeding America Comedy Festival
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/10/2020
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 12/1/2020
Visible: Out on Television
Visible: Out on Television
as Self
TV - Released: 2/14/2020

2019

The Wedding Year
The Wedding Year
as Janet / Grandma
Movie - Released: 9/20/2019
UglyDolls
UglyDolls
as Wage (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/1/2019
Wanda Sykes: Not Normal
Wanda Sykes: Not Normal
as Herself
Movie - Released: 5/21/2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as Louise Jefferson
Movie - Released: 5/22/2019
Jexi
Jexi
as Denice
Movie - Released: 10/10/2019
A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
as Heckler
TV - Released: 8/2/2019
The Other Two
The Other Two
as Shuli Kucerac
TV - Released: 1/24/2019
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
as Queen of Fables (voice)
TV - Released: 11/29/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2019
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
as Wanda Sykes (voice)
TV - Released: 6/27/2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 9/9/2019

2018

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/19/2018
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
as Prison Matron
Movie - Released: 5/18/2018
The Shop
The Shop
as Self
TV - Released: 8/28/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Ethel (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock!
Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock!
TV - Released: 11/26/2018
TV
Lie Detector
as Self
TV - Released: 3/1/2018

2017

Snatched
Snatched
as Ruth
Movie - Released: 5/3/2017
A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas
as Dr. Elizabeth Karl
Movie - Released: 8/4/2017
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
as Allegra Durado
TV - Released: 2/19/2017
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
as Ghost of Harriet Tubman (voice)
TV - Released: 9/29/2017

2016

Ice Age: Collision Course
Ice Age: Collision Course
as Granny (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/23/2016
Wanda Sykes: What Happened… Ms. Sykes?
Wanda Sykes: What Happened… Ms. Sykes?
as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/21/2016
Bad Moms
Bad Moms
as Dr. Elizabeth Karl
Movie - Released: 7/28/2016
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 10/16/2016
Chelsea
Chelsea
as Self
TV - Released: 5/11/2016
Ask the Storybots
Ask the Storybots
TV - Released: 8/12/2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
TV - Released: 11/7/2016
To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 6/14/2016

2015

How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come
How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come
as Goddess
Movie - Released: 6/8/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 3/23/2015
Hot Ones
Hot Ones
as Self
TV - Released: 3/12/2015
Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
as Self
TV - Released: 4/2/2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self
TV - Released: 6/21/2015
Jay Leno's Garage
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
TV - Released: 10/7/2015

2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Self
TV - Released: 4/27/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Shirley B. Awesome (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Broad City
Broad City
as Dara
TV - Released: 1/22/2014
black-ish
black-ish
as Daphne Lido
TV - Released: 9/24/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Mary-Beth (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014

2013

The Hot Flashes
The Hot Flashes
as Florine Clarkston
Movie - Released: 7/12/2013
The Out List
The Out List
as Herself
Movie - Released: 6/26/2013
Alpha House
Alpha House
as Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
TV - Released: 4/19/2013

2012

Ice Age: Continental Drift
Ice Age: Continental Drift
as Granny (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/27/2012
Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2012
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
as Self
TV - Released: 3/24/2012

2011

Rio
Rio
as Chloe / Goose (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/3/2011
Ridiculousness
Ridiculousness
as Self
TV - Released: 8/29/2011
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
as Sofa Queen (voice)
TV - Released: 1/9/2011

2010

Conan
Conan
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2010

2009

Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me
Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me
as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/10/2009
The Jay Leno Show
The Jay Leno Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/2009
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
as Judge Yvonne Wright
TV - Released: 7/12/2009
TV
The Wanda Sykes Show
TV - Released: 11/7/2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 7/16/2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
TV - Released: 2/2/2009

2008

The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
TV - Released: 7/14/2008

2007

Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty
as Rita
Movie - Released: 6/9/2007
License to Wed
License to Wed
as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/4/2007
Back at the Barnyard
Back at the Barnyard
as Bessy
TV - Released: 9/29/2007
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/22/2007

2006

Brother Bear 2
Brother Bear 2
as Innoko (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/17/2006
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
as Carla Dunkirk
Movie - Released: 7/20/2006
Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge
as Stella (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/17/2006
Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired
Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired
as Herself
Movie - Released: 10/14/2006
Barnyard
Barnyard
as Bessy the Cow (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/4/2006
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
as Sister Moon (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/21/2006
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure
as Stella (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/17/2006
Clerks II
Clerks II
as Wife
Movie - Released: 7/21/2006
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
Back to the Well: 'Clerks II'
as Self / Wife
Movie - Released: 11/28/2006
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One
World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One
as self
Movie - Released: 5/8/2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
The New Adventures of Old Christine
as Barb Baran
TV - Released: 3/13/2006
The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/18/2006

2005

Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
as Ruby
Movie - Released: 5/13/2005
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics
as Herself
Movie - Released: 11/1/2005
Earth to America
Earth to America
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/20/2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2005
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
as Harriet Tubman (voice)
TV - Released: 2/20/2005
Noah's Arc
Noah's Arc
as Evelyn Nicholson
TV - Released: 10/19/2005

2004

TV
Wanda Does It
TV - Released: 10/5/2004
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 12/31/2004

2003

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied
Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/10/2003
MTV Reloaded
MTV Reloaded
as The Oracle
Movie - Released: 5/13/2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003
Wanda at Large
Wanda at Large
as Wanda Mildred Hawkins
TV - Released: 3/26/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2003

2001

Pootie Tang
Pootie Tang
as Biggie Shorty
Movie - Released: 6/29/2001
Down to Earth
Down to Earth
as Wanda
Movie - Released: 2/16/2001
Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2
Best of the Chris Rock Show: Volume 2
Movie - Released: 8/1/2001
The Downer Channel
The Downer Channel
TV - Released: 7/24/2001

2000

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
as Chantal
Movie - Released: 7/27/2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Wanda
TV - Released: 10/15/2000

1999

The Early Show
The Early Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/1/1999
Futurama
Futurama
as Bev (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/1999

1998

Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow Night
as Wanda
Movie - Released: 1/23/1998
Comedy Central Presents
Comedy Central Presents
TV - Released: 12/1/1998
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
as Cricket
TV - Released: 9/21/1998

1997

The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
TV - Released: 2/7/1997
Premium Blend
Premium Blend
as Host
TV - Released: 11/29/1997
The View
The View
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self - Guest Host
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1995

MADtv
MADtv
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/1995
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
as Christine Watson
TV - Released: 9/13/1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Wanda (voice)
TV - Released: 5/28/1995

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV - Released: 5/25/1992

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Therapist (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/5/1988

1953

The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 3/19/1953

1952

Today
Today
as Self
TV - Released: 1/14/1952

Unknown

Movie
Undercard
as Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
Movie
Movie
Tangles
Movie