Amy Sedaris
Amy Louise Sedaris, born on March 29, 1961, is a versatile American actress, comedian, and author. Recently, she has made a splash in the Star Wars universe, portraying Peli Motto in the acclaimed series The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and its spin-off, The Book of Boba Fett (2022). Sedaris is perhaps best known for her role as Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000), which she also co-wrote, and later reprised in the 2005 film of the same name.
Her talents extend to various other notable television roles, including Hurshe Heartshe in Adult Swim's The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014), Princess Carolyn in the beloved Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and Mimi Kanasis in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020). Sedaris garnered critical acclaim as the creator and star of TruTV's At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), a surreal comedy that earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
In addition to her television success, Sedaris has graced the big screen with memorable performances in films like Maid in Manhattan (2002), School of Rock (2003), Elf (2003), and The Lion King (2019), showcasing her diverse talent across genres.
Filmography
Jennifer's Body
Super Buddies
Commandments
Beware the Gonzo
Theater Camp
Tanner Hall
Space Buddies
Puss in Boots (2011)
Dedication
Snow Angels
Romance & Cigarettes
No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie
Goodbye to All That
Strangers with Candy
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
Ghost Team
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
Smurfs
Ping Pong Summer
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
The Best and the Brightest
Hits
Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt
Elf
Larger than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story
Chicken Little
Somebody I Used to Know
Ghosted (2023)
Save Yourselves!
Chef
Maid in Manhattan
Six Days Seven Nights
My Baby's Daddy
Clerks III
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
BoJack Horseman
Strangers with Candy
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Andy Barker, P.I.
No Activity (2017)