Sarah Silverman

Stand-up comedian

American Bedford, New Hampshire, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionStand-up comedian
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/12/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceBedford, New Hampshire, USA

Latest News about Sarah Silverman

2025

Sarah Silverman released a new stand-up special titled Postmortem on Netflix, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSarah Kate Silverman
NicknameBig S

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Derryfield School, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
College/UniversityNew York University, New York City, USA
Educational QualificationDropped out in the first year of graduation

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsAgnostic
EthnicityJewish
Food HabitVegetarian
Address (Fan mail)Sarah Silverman, Thruline Entertainment, Inc., 9250 Wilshire Blvd, Ground Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3343, USA
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Listening to Music
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
Current RelationshipRory Albanese (American comedian and television producer)
Dating Period2020-present
Previous Relationships
  • Michael Sheen (Welsh Actor) - 2014-2017
  • Kyle Dunnigan (Comedian) - 2011-2013
  • Alec Sulkin (American Screenwriter)
  • Rob Huebel (American Actor) - 2008
  • Jimmy Kimmel (American Talk Show Host) - September 2002 - March 2009
  • Tom Gianas (American Film/TV Producer) - 2001
  • David Cross (Comedian) - 1997
  • Sam Seder (Comedian) - 1996-1997
  • Garry Shandling (Comedian) - 1996
  • Colin Quinn (Comedian) - 1990
  • Louis C.K. (Mexican Actor) - 1990
  • Dave Attell (Comedian) - 1989
  • Kevin Brennan (Comedian) - 1988

Family

FatherDonald Silverman (social worker and owner of a clothing store, Crazy Sophie's Outlet)
MotherBeth Ann O'Hara
Siblings
  • 1 - Jeffrey Michael Silverman (died when he was three months old)
  • Laura Silverman (actress)
  • Susan Silverman (reform rabbi)
  • Jodyne L. Speyer (Screenwriter)

Career

Debut
FilmWho's the Caboose? (1997) as Susan Underman
TelevisionSaturday Night Live (1993-1994) on NBC
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Writers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Comedy/Variety Special for Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (won)
  • Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust (nominated)
Seymour Cassel Award for Outstanding Performance (screen acting) for I Smile Back (won)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (won)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "I'm F**king Matt Damon", Jimmy Kimmel Live! (won)
Golden Globe nomination for Sarah Silverman: Postmortem (stand-up special on Netflix)
  • Drama Desk Award nomination for The Bedwetter (off-Broadway musical adaptation)
  • Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for The Bedwetter (off-Broadway musical adaptation)
Overall
  • Two Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for lead role in I Smile Back
Notable Work
TelevisionThe Sarah Silverman Program (2007-2010, Comedy Central) - starred in and produced
PodcastThe Sarah Silverman Podcast (launched 2020)
Talk ShowI Love You, America with Sarah Silverman (2017-2018, Hulu)
FilmJesus Is Magic (2005) - one-woman comedy show
AutobiographyThe Bedwetter (adapted into off-Broadway musical in 2022)

Favourites

Comedians
  • Garry Shandling
  • Steve Martin
  • Woody Allen
  • Albert Brooks
  • Ruth Gordon
ActressSarah Jessica Parker
FilmThe One and Only (1978)
PoliticianBarack Obama
Muppet CharacterKermit the Frog

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sarah Silverman identifies as non-religious despite her Jewish upbringing.
2. Her lineage traces back to Poland and Russia, with her maternal grandmother surviving the Holocaust.
3. Sarah adopted a vegetarian lifestyle at a young age.
4. During her childhood, she faced challenges with depression and anxiety.
5. Sarah has had tumultuous relationships with multiple comedians and actors.
6. Known for her boundary-pushing stand-up comedy, she tackles taboo subjects.
7. She is a vocal supporter of numerous social and political issues.
8. In her memoir 'The Bedwetter,' Sarah Silverman shares her comedic evolution and personal challenges.
9. She first tried stand-up comedy in a Boston club at age 17.
10. She is the youngest of five siblings.
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