As one of the most talked-about figures, Amy Sedaris has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What Is Amy Sedaris' Net Worth?
Amy Sedaris is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer who has a net worth of $6 million. Sedaris is best known for playing Jerri Blank on Comedy Central's "Strangers with Candy" (1999–2000), which she co-created withStephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, and Mitch Rouse. She also wrote for the series and the 2005 "Strangers with Candy" film. Amy co-created starred on, and wrote for Comedy Central's "Exit 57" (1995–1996) and truTV's "At Home with Amy Sedaris" (2017–2020), and she executive produced "At Home with Amy Sedaris" as well. She has more than 100 acting credits to her name, including the films "School of Rock" (2003), "Elf" (2003), "Bewitched" (2005), "Hits" (2014), and "Handsome" (2017) and the television series "The Heart, She Holler" (2013–2014), "Alpha House" (2013–2014), "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (2015–2020), and "No Activity" (2017–present).
Sedaris voiced Foxy Loxy in "Chicken Little" (2005), Cinderella in "Shrek the Third" (2007), Jill in "Puss in Boots" (2011), Guineafowl in "The Lion King" (2019), Princess Carolyn on "BoJack Horseman" (2014–2020), and Lydia / Mina Loveberry on "Star vs. the Forces of Evil" (2016–2019), and she has also lent her voice to the films "Space Buddies" (2009), "Super Buddies" (2013), and "The Boss Baby: Family Business" (2021) and the TV shows "F is for Family" (2020) and "DuckTales" (2020). Amy has published the books "Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not" (with Colbert and Dinello, 2004), "I Like You: Hospitality Under The Influence" (2006), and "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People" (with Dinello, 2010).
Early Life
Amy Sedaris was born Amy Louise Sedaris on March 29, 1961, in Endicott, New York. She grew up Raleigh, North Carolina, with mother Sharon, father Louis, and siblings David, Lisa, Tiffany, Gretchen, and Paul.David Sedarisis an author and humorist known for books such as "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," and he and Amy have written plays together under the moniker "The Talent Family." Sedaris comes from a Greek Orthodox family, and she attended Jesse O. Sanderson High School. Amy's first job was at a Winn-Dixie supermarket, and she often used the store's loudspeaker to make fake announcements. She later moved to Chicago and worked as a server as Zanies Comedy Club and joined the Annoyance Theatre and Second City comedy troupes.
Career
Sedaris made her television debut in the 1991 TV movie "Big Deals," and in 1995, she co-created the sketch comedy series "Exit 57" with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Jodi Lennon, and Mitch Rouse. Her first feature film was 1997's "Commandments," and in 1998, she co-starred withHarrison FordandAnne Hechein "Six Days, Seven Nights." From 1999 to 2000, Amy starred as Geraldine Antonia "Jerri" Blank on "Strangers with Candy" alongside Colbert and Dinello. The series aired 31 episodes over three seasons, and a prequel film was released in 2005. Sedaris appeared in the films "Jump Tomorrow" (2001), "Maid in Manhattan" (2002), "Neurotica" (2004), "My Baby's Daddy" (2004), "Romance & Cigarettes" (2005), "I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With" (2006), "Dedication" (2007), "Dance Flick" (2009), "Jennifer's Body" (2009), and "Old Dogs" (2009), and she co-starred withJack BlackandJoan Cusackin 2003's "School of Rock." She teamed up withWill Ferrellin 2003's "Elf" and 2005's "Bewitched" (which Colbert also appeared in), and around this time, she guest-starred on "Just Shoot Me!" (2001), "Sex and the City" (2002–2003), "Monk" (2002–2003), "Ed" (2004), "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2004), "Wonder Showzen" (2005), "Sesame Street" (2006), "My Name Is Earl" (2006), "Andy Barker, P.I." (2007), and "Rescue Me" (2007).
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Ultimately, Amy Sedaris's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
