Wanda Sykes is an American comedian, and the actor is one such woman. Wanda was born in 1964 and raised in Washington, D.C.
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Wanda Sykes was born in 1964 in Washington, D.C. She is originally from Portsmouth, Virginia. Her parents were both employed, with her father serving as a colonel in the United States Army at the Pentagon and her mother as a banker. Wanda was a student at Arundel High School in Gambrills, Maryland.
She received her diploma from Hampton University. Wanda has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternity. She began her career as a contractor with the National Security Agency, often known as the NSA.
Wanda Sykes’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Wanda Sykes, born on March 7, 1964, is 58 years old today, July 26th, 2022. Her height is 1.57 meters, and her weight is 55 kilograms.
Wanda Sykes’s Profession & Career
She finally became bored with her five years at the National Security Agency job and decided to try her hand at a talent contest. Her first public performance occurred in 1987, in front of a live audience. She continued to perform locally until 1992 when she moved to New York City.
She performed on Def Comedy Jam, and her big break into the comedy world came when she opened for Chris Rock at the Caroline Comedy Club. Wanda joined Chris Rock’s program as a writer after getting noted for her comic talent.
She also appeared on the show several times during its tenure. Wanda then appeared in other films and a sitcom based on her real life, “Wanda at Large.” She was subsequently allowed to film a Comedy Central comedy special titled “Tongue Untied.”
An enthusiastic basketball lover, Wanda has even worked as a sports correspondent on Inside the NFL. Aside from her profession as an actress and comedian, she has also written a book titled “Yes, I Said It.” She continues to appear in films and sitcoms and act in stand-up specials.
Achievements and Awards
She has received several Emmy nominations and wins for her work as a contributor and writer on Chris Rock’s show. She was named one of the top 100 stand-up comedians in the world by Comedy Central. Her comedic specials have also received Emmy nominations. She is openly LGBT and an advocate of LGBT rights, and she was the first African-American woman to perform at a White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Wanda Sykes’s Salary and Net Worth
Her success as an author, comedian, and actress has increased her value significantly. In today’s entertainment and business sector, she has an estimated net worth of $8 million as of July 2022.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Wanda Sykes |
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Real Name | Wanda Yvette Sykes |
Gender | Female |
Age | 58 years old |
Birth Date | March 7, 1964 |
Birth Place | Portsmouth, Virginia, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.57 m |
Weight | 55 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Alex Sykes (m. 2008), Dave Hall (m. 1991–1998) |
Children | Yes (Olivia Lou Sykes, Lucas Claude Sykes) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Actress, comedian, and writer |
Net Worth | $8 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |