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- NAME: Sarah Silverman
- OCCUPATION: Comedian
- BIRTH DATE: December 01, 1970 (Age: 42)
- EDUCATION: New York University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Bedford, New Hampshire
- ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius
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American comedian Sarah Silverman is best known for her controversial statements and performances on her one-woman show, Jesus is Magic.
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Synopsis
American comedian Sarah Silverman was born on December 1, 1970, in Bedford, New Hampshire. After dropping out of New York University, Silverman focused on the stand-up comedy circuit and received her big break in 1993 as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live. After that stint, she worked many years as a writer, comedian and actress, becoming known for her good looks and politically incorrect statements. Her 2005 film, Jesus Is Magic,
"I don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it."Quotes
released and highlighted her one-woman comedy show. Two years later, she starred in The Sarah Silverman Show. Silverman continues to write and act on TV and in film.
Early Life
Born on December 1, 1970, in Bedford, New Hampshire. An equal opportunity offender, Sarah Silverman has entertained and shocked audiences with her raunchy, politically incorrect comedy. There doesn’t seem to be a topic off limits for this no-holds-barred comedienne. The youngest of four daughters, she was taught to swear by her father when she was just a toddler. Her knack for saying outrageous things continued as she got older.
As a teenager, Silverman went through a difficult time. She felt like an outsider as one of the few Jewish girls in a mostly Christian town. For years, she also struggled with a bed-wetting problem. Silverman battled with depression as a teenager and began taking medication to treat her problem. She told McLean’s magazine in 2007 that antidepressants “saved my life.” Despite her personal challenges, Silverman developed a love of comedy.
During high school, the budding comic Silverman took the stage at Boston club on an open mic night while attending summer school there. She also appeared in musical theater productions during the school year. For college, Silverman decided to go to New York University. Instead of focusing on her dramatic studies there, she spent most of her time trying to catch a break at the local comedy clubs. Silverman eventually dropped out to work on her comedy full time.
Breaking into Comedy
For years, Silverman performed on the stand-up comedy circuit. Her big break came in 1993 when she landed a gig as a writer and performer on the legendary late night comedy show, Saturday Night Live. At the time, the show featured such comics as Phil Hartman, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Kevin Nealon, and Tim Meadows. Unfortunately, this dream job turned into quite a disappointment for Silverman. She only appeared in a few sketches and most of her jokes were rejected and never used. To top it all off, Silverman learned that she had been fired from a fax sent to her agent by the show’s producer Lorne Michaels.
While deeply disappointed in this turn of events, Sarah Silverman soon bounced back as a cast member of Mr. Show with Bob and David in 1995. This HBO sketch comedy show featured Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. She also did a few guest appearances on The Larry Sanders Show as a television writer, which made fun of her stint on Saturday Night Live.
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