Wanda Sykes

Wanda Yvette Sykes is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer from the United States. Wanda began her stand-up career in Washington, DC at a 'Coors Light Super Talent Showcase.' Many people were won over by her unusual voice, sassy manner, and honest judgments. On HBO's 'The Cris Rock Show,' she had written and performed. She also starred in Fox's 'Wanda at Large,' which she wrote, produced, and starred in. Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied' and 'Wanda Does It' are Comedy Central specials that followed.

Sykes has also published a book called "Yeah I Said It," which is a compilation of amusing writings about life, current affairs, and family. Wanda is one of the funniest stand-up comedians, according to Entertainment Weekly's list of the 25 Funniest People in America. She was the only African-American woman to make Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time at number 70.

Nationality: U.S