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My Take
Sarah Silverman has always struck me as a comedian with unusual courage. Coming up through Saturday Night Live and then building her own program, she made a career of saying the unsayable with a disarming smile. What deepens my respect is her later evolution: lending her voice to beloved family films like Wreck-It Ralph while also stepping into the legal arena to challenge AI companies over creators' rights. That willingness to fight for principle, not just punchlines, sets her apart. I see her as proof that provocative comedy and genuine conviction can coexist in one performer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sarah Silverman
- Name (Japanese)
- サラ・シルバーマン
- Reading
- さら・しるばーまん
- Born
- December 1, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Bedford, New Hampshire, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / singer / voice actor / television producer / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Manchester High School West
- University
- New York University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wreck-It Ralph | — | |
| Notable work | Silverman v. OpenAI | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarah Silverman born?
Born December 1, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Sarah Silverman from?
Sarah Silverman is from Bedford, New Hampshire, United States.
What does Sarah Silverman do?
Sarah Silverman works as comedian, singer, voice actor, television producer, screenwriter.
What is Sarah Silverman known for?
Notable works include Wreck-It Ralph, Silverman v. OpenAI.
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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.