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Wanda Sykes stars as Barb on CBS's comedy, "The New Adventures of Old Christine."

Comedian Wanda Sykes was ranked as one of Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her Emmy Award-nominated cable comedy special, "Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired," covered topics such as politics, gay marriage, karma, healthcare, racial profiling, the pressure of being a woman and the perks of getting older.

Wanda Sykes wrote, produced and starred in the series "Wanda at Large" and wrote and appeared in "The Chris Rock Show." Wanda Sykes was also seen in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and heard in "Crank Yankers." Wanda Sykes starred in and produced the cable series "Wanda Does It," in which she tried various non-showbiz jobs, and had an hour-long cable special called "Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied."

As a performer and writer on "The Chris Rock Show," Wanda Sykes was nominated for three Emmy Awards and won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Other writing credits for Wanda Sykes include "The 74th Annual Academy Awards," "The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show" and "Wanda at Large." Additional awards include the American Comedy Award for Outstanding Female Stand-up Comic and a Comedy Central Commie Award for Funniest TV Actress. Wanda Sykes was also nominated for two People's Choice Awards for Favorite Funny Female Star.

Wanda Sykes' feature film credits include "Evan Almighty," "Monster-In-Law," for which she won a BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Theatrical Film, "Over the Hedge," "Barnyard," "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," "Pootie Tang," "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps" and "Down to Earth." Wanda Sykes' book, "Yeah, I Said It," is a hilarious collection of essays touching on life, family and current events.

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia and raised in Maryland, Wanda Sykes graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University. Wanda Sykes' stand-up career began at a Coors Light Super Talent Showcase in Washington, D.C., where she performed for the first time in front of a live audience.

Wanda Sykes currently lives in Los Angeles.






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Age: 46 years old
Birthday: March 7, 1964
Height: 5' 2"
Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA
Hometown: Maryland
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: David Hall




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Wanda Sykes on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" FOX Rolls Out Schedule for New Year"American Idol" and "24" return to the air in January; "The Simpsons" celebrates its milestone 450th episode; and new shows "Our Little Genius," "Human Target," "Past Life," and "Sons of Tucson" make their series debuts. Read more...
Cast of "Glee" FOX Announces New Fall Premiere Dates"So You Think You Can Dance" and "Glee" kick the fall season off on Wednesday, September 9. Read more...
"So You Think You Can Dance" top 20 contestants for Season 6 FOX Unveils Primetime Slate for 2009-2010 Season"So You Think You Can Dance" returns in the fall, while 4 new comedies, 2 new dramas, and a new late-night show join the schedule for next season. Read more...
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THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE: NEWS (8)


"Precious" poster 16th Annual SAG Awards Nominations"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious" and "Up in the Air" lead the way for movies, while "30 Rock," "The Closer" and "Dexter" came out on top for TV. Read more...
Eric McCormack on "Trust Me" Eric McCormack Joins Cast of 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'The Emmy-award winner will be featured in a recurring role as a therapist who shares office space with Matthew (Hamish Linklater) and begins a complicated relationship with Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Read more...
"The New Adventures of Old Christine" Cast 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' Goes to LifetimeThe women's network has acquired the exclusive cable rights to the hit CBS comedy which will make its off-net cable premiere in the fall of 2010. Read more...
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March 21, 2010
Wanda Sykes "Ima be Me" is so freaking hilarious suppose to be sleep but can't stop watching it... She is so much funnier since she can out☺
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Still awake watching Wanda Sykes comedy show. Its going 2 b a long day
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Wanda Sykes is the BEST comedian alive...I cannot stop laughing. I think I've even snorted a couple times already. #imabeme #hbo
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It's 1 am. Nick is probably out covorting with some unseemly p-towners. His nemisis, Rebecca Mader, is on Wanda Sykes show. @electronickw
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Dopes Wanda Sykes know she's on Fox?
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RT @bdubisjuice: I love that Wanda Sykes is a trending topic. I'd love even more if she had a Twitter.
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I love that Wanda Sykes is a trending topic. I'd love even more if she had a Twitter.
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@rolandsmartin on wanda sykes love listening to your analysis lookd pretty fresh too like the way u worked that pink shirt & scarf.
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RT @romeo_thespian: Is Wanda Sykes funny to anyone? I'm watching her stand up and its hilarious!< dude that has me *weak every time!
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"Oh, not again!" Srsly, I've seen better on MadTV RT @bluestatus: Man...I love Wanda Sykes. But her show suckssss!
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Wanda Sykes is hilarious :)
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Is Wanda Sykes funny to anyone? I'm watching her stand up and its hilarious!
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Watching The Wanda Sykes show! Lmao.
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