Wanda Sykes
Actress · Producer · Voice actress
62 years (Mar 7, 1964)Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
An American comedian, actress and writer, Wanda Sykes is one of the sharpest voices in contemporary stand-up, known for her blunt, no-nonsense wit. An Emmy-winning comedy writer, she has voiced animated hits including 'Over the Hedge' (2006), 'Rio' (2011) and 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' (2012), and appeared in 'Monster-in-Law' and the series 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' and 'Black-ish'. The Virginia native is also a celebrated live performer and outspoken commentator. Quick, dry and fearless, she blends acting with a formidable stand-up career. She is an American comedian and actress prized above all for her comic voice.
Wanda Sykes
Actress · Producer · Voice actress
An American comedian, actress and writer, Wanda Sykes is one of the sharpest voices in contemporary stand-up, known for her blunt, no-nonsense wit. An Emmy-winning comedy writer, she has voiced animated hits including 'Over the Hedge' (2006), 'Rio' (2011) and 'Ice Age: Continental Drift' (2012), and appeared in 'Monster-in-Law' and the series 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' and 'Black-ish'. The Virginia native is also a celebrated live performer and outspoken commentator. Quick, dry and fearless, she blends acting with a formidable stand-up career. She is an American comedian and actress prized above all for her comic voice.
39 Movies
Plays Granny (voice)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012
Plays Granny (voice)
Ice Age: Collision Course
2016
Plays Stella (voice)
Over the Hedge
2006
Plays Chloe / Goose (voice)
Rio
2011
Plays Rita
Evan Almighty
2007
Plays Ruby
Monster-in-Law
2005
Plays Bessy (voice)
Barnyard
2006
Plays Innoko (voice)
Brother Bear 2
2006
Plays Dr. Karl
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017
Plays Dr. Karl
Bad Moms
2016
Plays Sue Nahmee
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
2024
Plays Wanda
Tomorrow Night
1998
Plays Ruth
Snatched
2017
Plays Wage (voice)
UglyDolls
2019
Plays Carla Dunkirk
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
2006
Plays Chantal
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
Plays Paula (voice)
Tangles
2027
Plays Denice
Jexi
2019
Plays Wife
Clerks II
2006
Plays Rita
Breaking News in Yuba County
2021
Plays Wanda
Down to Earth
2001
Plays Janet / Grandma
The Wedding Year
2019
Plays Fairy Gay Mother #1
Friendsgiving
2020
Producer
Plays Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
Undercard
2026
Plays Prison Matron
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
Plays Biggie Shorty
Pootie Tang
2001
Plays Sister Moon (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
2006
Plays Stella (voice)
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure
2006
Plays Florine Clarkston
The Hot Flashes
2013
Plays The Oracle
MTV Reloaded
2003
36 TV Shows
Plays Host
Premium Blend
1997
Plays Bessy
Back at the Barnyard
2007
Plays Barb Baran
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
Creator
Plays Lucretia
The Upshaws
2021
Creator
Plays Wanda Mildred Hawkins
Wanda at Large
2003
Plays Shuli Kucerac
The Other Two
2019
Plays Krista (voice)
Velma
2023
Plays Daphne Lido
black-ish
2014
Plays Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
Alpha House
2013
Plays Nancy (voice)
Lil Kev
2025
Plays Deb (voice)
Q-Force
2021
Plays Wanda
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Writer
Plays Various Characters
History of the World: Part II
2023
Plays Phee Genoa (voice)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
2021
Plays Jean Shrill
Chivalry
2022
Plays Gladys (voice)
Crank Yankers
2002
Plays Queen of Fables (voice)
Harley Quinn
2019
Plays Rita
House of Lies
2012
Plays Dara
Broad City
2014
Plays Allegra Durado
The Good Fight
2017
Plays Christine Watson
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Shirley B. Awesome (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Wanda (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Wanda Sykes (voice)
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
2019
Plays Gregoria (voice)
Vampirina
2017
Plays Mrs. Likeigiveashit (voice)
Good Times
2024
Plays Cricket
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Heckler
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Sofa Queen (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Ethel (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
Latest Trailers
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Tangles
Full Filmography
Tangles
Paula (voice)
2027
Wanda Sykes: Legacy
Self
2026
Undercard
Cheryl 'No Mercy' Stewart
2026
Lil Kev
Nancy (voice) · 10 episodes
2025–
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Sue Nahmee
2024
Good Times
Mrs. Likeigiveashit (voice)
2024Season 1
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Phee Genoa (voice)
2024Season 3
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Dian (voice)
2024Season 1
Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer
Self
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wanda Sykes and where are they from?
Wanda Sykes is 62 years old, born on March 7, 1964 in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Wanda Sykes?
Wanda Sykes is best known for roles in Ice Age: Continental Drift, Rio, Over the Hedge.
How many movies has Wanda Sykes been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Wanda Sykes has appeared in 32 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was Wanda Sykes's first movie?
The career of Wanda Sykes began with Tomorrow Night (1998).
What is Wanda Sykes's most recent movie or series?
Wanda Sykes's most recent release is Wanda Sykes: Legacy, which premiered on May 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Wanda Sykes appeared in?
On television, Wanda Sykes has appeared in The Simpsons, Futurama, BoJack Horseman, Big Mouth.
Does Wanda Sykes have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Wanda Sykes's upcoming work includes: Tangles (2027).
Wanda Sykes
1964-03-07 · Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
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.Wanda Sykes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.