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Wanda Sykes on "The New Adventures of Old Christine"
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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.






WANDA SYKES: FACTS

How tall is Wanda Sykes? How old is Wanda Sykes? Where was Wanda Sykes born? Where does Wanda Sykes live? Find out here.

Age: 45 years old
Birthday: March 7, 1964
Height: 5' 2"
Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA
Hometown: Maryland
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: David Hall




WANDA SYKES: NEWS (4)


Wanda Sykes on "The New Adventures of Old Christine"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 6FOX 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...
Wanda Sykes Returns to FOX...and Weekends Will Never Be the Same"Yes, my relationship with FOX hasn't been the best, but if Rihanna can go back to Chris Brown, I can go back to FOX," said Sykes. "Oprah tried to talk me out of it, but I think FOX has changed." Read more...
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WANDA SYKES: TWEETS

@cmbirkmeier alll right seriously... Wanda Sykes replacing Oprah?? HOW IS THAT NOT FUNNY!??!?!
1 hour ago
Who cares what Oprah & Gayle do? It’s the disparity betw get real persona & hypocritical person that boggles. $ cf. Wanda Sykes
2 hours ago
@OGOchoCinco what happen to ur wanda sykes appearance?
4 hours ago
@MikeyMike485 wanda sykes..the anti oprah
5 hours ago
Dude. I had nooo idea Wanda Sykes was a lesbian. Crazyyy b
5 hours ago
@ThisIsRobThomas George lopez and Wanda sykes have shows now... I think we're covered
7 hours ago
So much to do,so little time//watching wanda sykes show, i have nothing else to do today
7 hours ago
This time, I think I really have found my birth parents: Wanda Sykes, Rosie O'Donnell, and a verrrry traumatized turkey baster.
7 hours ago
@OneChele @ASmith86 I hadnt even considered Monique lol! well I guess she talks (yells) on a show if we include late nite theres Wanda Sykes
8 hours ago
@ridingsidecar OMG I KNOW! I love Wanda Sykes! She kills me, she is so hillarious, I love her <3 When is her show on, do you know? :O
11 hours ago
@JonathanJantos me too! DAMN I still need to watch The Wanda Sykes Show!
11 hours ago
LMAO @ Wanda Sykes. Watching "I'ma Be Me".
11 hours ago
LMAO! @ Wanda Sykes. Watching I'ma Be Me".
11 hours ago
I wanna see Wanda Sykes nude
11 hours ago
LMAO! @ Wanda Sykes. Watching "I'm A Be Me".
11 hours ago
How rude RT @SunshineElise: #fail RT @RadioAlexander: Hello Wendy Williams, Monique, Dr Oz, Dr Phil, Chelsea Lately and Wanda Sykes lol
14 hours ago