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My Take
What I admire most about Jenny Slate is how she turned vulnerability into a comedic instrument. Plenty of stand-ups are sharp; few can also create something as disarmingly tender as Marcel the Shell, a tiny voice that made millions of adults cry. Her Columbia education shows in her writing, but her real gift is emotional precision — she knows exactly how fragile a joke can be before it becomes a confession. As an actress she elevates every supporting role she touches, and her Critics' Choice win felt overdue. To me she represents the rare comedian whose warmth is the punchline, not the apology for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jenny Slate
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェニー・スレイト
- Reading
- じぇにー・すれいと
- Born
- March 25, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Milton, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / actor / film producer / writer / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jenny Slate born?
Born March 25, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Jenny Slate from?
Jenny Slate is from Milton, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Jenny Slate do?
Jenny Slate works as stand-up comedian, actor, film producer, writer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.