Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964), also known as Wanda Sykes-Hall or Adriana… Read Full Bio ↴Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964), also known as Wanda Sykes-Hall or Adriana Bedoya, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and is a graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.
Sykes is known for her blunt observations on current events, the difference between the sexes and races, and life in general. Much of her humor comes from her delivery, and timing. An example of her humor is her comparison between white-collar corporate thieves and muggers in bad neighborhoods: "You get mugged, you might lose what you got on that DAY. But I ain't never been mugged of my FUTURE."
Sykes began her standup career in 1987 when she entered a Washington D.C.-area talent competition. Although she lost, she discovered her passion for comedy. She continued to hone her talents at local venues while working as a procurement officer at the National Security Agency (NSA). In 1992 she left NSA and moved to New York. Her first big break came when she opened for Chris Rock at Caroline's Comedy Club. In 1997 she joined the writing team on The Chris Rock Show. The writing team was nominated for four Emmys -- they won one in 1999. Since that time, she has appeared in such films as Pootie Tang and on TV shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2003, she starred in her own, short-lived Fox network sitcom, Wanda at Large. The same year, Sykes appeared in an hour-long comedy special, Tongue Untied, that aired on Comedy Central. That network also ranked her #70 on its list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. She has also served as a correspondent for HBO's Inside the NFL, has hosted Comedy Central's popular show Premium Blend, and provides the voice for a recurring character named Gladys on Comedy Central's puppet show Crank Yankers. She had a short-lived show on Comedy Central called "Wanda Does It", where she takes various careers and tries them out herself. She frequently winds up choosing what career she'll try out after chewing someone out in an over-the-top fashion who does the particular job.
In addition to film and television work, Sykes is also an author. She wrote Yeah, I Said It, a book of humorous observations on various topics, which was published in September 2004.
2006 was busy year for Sykes. She starred in a recurring role on the sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine. She also provided voices for the 2006 films Over the Hedge, Barnyard and Brother Bear 2. She played a role in My Super Ex-Girlfriend and is currently scheduled to play a part in Evan Almighty, the follow up to Jim Carrey's hit Bruce Almighty. Sykes' first HBO Comedy Special, titled "Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired", premiered at 10:00 PM EST on October 14th, 2006. Sykes also toured college campuses, of which included the liberal arts institution Swarthmore College.
Wanda is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Actress
Evan Almighty (2007)
Clerks II (2006)
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) (TV)
Brother Bear 2 (2006) (voice)
Barnyard (2006) (voice)
Over the Hedge (2006) (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006) (voice)
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Wanda Does It (2004) (TV)
Wanda at Large (2003) (TV); also producer
Premium Blend (1997) (TV) .... Host (2002)
Crank Yankers (2002) (TV) (voice)
The Downer Channel (2001) (TV)
Pootie Tang (2001)
Down to Earth (2001)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV)
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) (TV)
Tomorrow Night (1999)
The Chris Rock Show (1997) (TV)
The Drew Carey Show (1995) (TV)
[edit] Writer
Wanda at Large (2003) (TV)
The 74th Annual Academy Awards Show (2002) (TV)
Best of Chris Rock: Volume 2 (2001)
The Downer Channel (2001) (TV)
The Chris Rock Show (1997) (TV)
The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997) (TV)
Sykes is known for her blunt observations on current events, the difference between the sexes and races, and life in general. Much of her humor comes from her delivery, and timing. An example of her humor is her comparison between white-collar corporate thieves and muggers in bad neighborhoods: "You get mugged, you might lose what you got on that DAY. But I ain't never been mugged of my FUTURE."
Sykes began her standup career in 1987 when she entered a Washington D.C.-area talent competition. Although she lost, she discovered her passion for comedy. She continued to hone her talents at local venues while working as a procurement officer at the National Security Agency (NSA). In 1992 she left NSA and moved to New York. Her first big break came when she opened for Chris Rock at Caroline's Comedy Club. In 1997 she joined the writing team on The Chris Rock Show. The writing team was nominated for four Emmys -- they won one in 1999. Since that time, she has appeared in such films as Pootie Tang and on TV shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2003, she starred in her own, short-lived Fox network sitcom, Wanda at Large. The same year, Sykes appeared in an hour-long comedy special, Tongue Untied, that aired on Comedy Central. That network also ranked her #70 on its list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. She has also served as a correspondent for HBO's Inside the NFL, has hosted Comedy Central's popular show Premium Blend, and provides the voice for a recurring character named Gladys on Comedy Central's puppet show Crank Yankers. She had a short-lived show on Comedy Central called "Wanda Does It", where she takes various careers and tries them out herself. She frequently winds up choosing what career she'll try out after chewing someone out in an over-the-top fashion who does the particular job.
In addition to film and television work, Sykes is also an author. She wrote Yeah, I Said It, a book of humorous observations on various topics, which was published in September 2004.
2006 was busy year for Sykes. She starred in a recurring role on the sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine. She also provided voices for the 2006 films Over the Hedge, Barnyard and Brother Bear 2. She played a role in My Super Ex-Girlfriend and is currently scheduled to play a part in Evan Almighty, the follow up to Jim Carrey's hit Bruce Almighty. Sykes' first HBO Comedy Special, titled "Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired", premiered at 10:00 PM EST on October 14th, 2006. Sykes also toured college campuses, of which included the liberal arts institution Swarthmore College.
Wanda is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Actress
Evan Almighty (2007)
Clerks II (2006)
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) (TV)
Brother Bear 2 (2006) (voice)
Barnyard (2006) (voice)
Over the Hedge (2006) (voice)
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit (2006) (voice)
Monster-in-Law (2005)
Wanda Does It (2004) (TV)
Wanda at Large (2003) (TV); also producer
Premium Blend (1997) (TV) .... Host (2002)
Crank Yankers (2002) (TV) (voice)
The Downer Channel (2001) (TV)
Pootie Tang (2001)
Down to Earth (2001)
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV)
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) (TV)
Tomorrow Night (1999)
The Chris Rock Show (1997) (TV)
The Drew Carey Show (1995) (TV)
[edit] Writer
Wanda at Large (2003) (TV)
The 74th Annual Academy Awards Show (2002) (TV)
Best of Chris Rock: Volume 2 (2001)
The Downer Channel (2001) (TV)
The Chris Rock Show (1997) (TV)
The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997) (TV)
Say Anything
Wanda Sykes Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Say Anything' by these artists:
244 ENDLI-x 騒めきだけが心を刺して 聞こえない胸の吐息 時を忘れて求め彷徨う 高鳴る想い濡らして Run away from re…
A Music Used to always want to sleep. Used to want to (but…
Aimee Mann You see me as a judge, though I deny it And…
Anderson East I wait for you to say the words I want…
Angry Youth Elite I wanna make you know I can do everything But I…
Ashley Nite If no one ever asked me again About us I'd be…
Bob Li Beats Hey, how've you been? How am I? Yeah I'm doing great Watchin…
Bouncing Souls I wanna make you know I can do everything But…
Cartel And baby don't follow their lead 'Cause you never know Just …
Count The Stars I can't lie girl I love your bruises Sometimes your voice…
dios (malos) If I hate myself Then I don't love you anymore Baby I'm…
DJ Peace Sexy Lady, why you turning away? I’m just saying hello, don’…
Edwin McCain Say anything, save everything If we say nothing this love wi…
Eel People Good to be me I'm running thin on abusive habits Good…
EEL SOS Raw, I know you are I know all about it I took…
George Barney Roberts I like the sound when you're around You could say anything A…
Girl In Red I'll stand outside your door Play songs on the radio Like sa…
Good Charlotte Here I am on the phone again and... Awkward silence is…
Hannah Cohen Blue moon, won't you fall asleep with me tonight? And I'll…
HRTLSS You’ve been asking me why All I seem to do…
Jaimeson There you go again Looking like somethings on your mind bu…
Kate Voegele Been here before, revolving door Got up and I don't know…
Kim Fox Say anything, anything, anything, and I won't hate you Say …
LIVING ROOM - Say Anything Here I am, on the phone again & awkward silences on…
Mariana Trench I never took you for a trip, but Sometimes, I don't…
McCain Say anything, save everything If we say nothing this love wi…
Mobs I can see the sadness in your eyes Iʼll say anything…
Nathan Gray Do you need to breathe my tired heart Do you need…
Nice Try turn the lights out on the porch slam closed the front…
Nicky Egan Told him boy I mistreat ya, A mouse in her throat In…
Northvale It's getting harder not to wonder, if I'll always wake…
Oh No Not Stereo You don't talk so tough But you'll let me know when…
One Star Story Dear, putting pen to paper In hopes this finds you better …
Oppera we don't need to understand why we misunderstand say anythin…
Oval Opus She walks softly cross the room Tears are pouring down her…
Salem Avenue I'm just walking around I've got nothing to do I'm only just…
Say Anything Here I am, on the phone again & awkward silences on…
Shane McAnally It was 2 a.m. when I came a knockin You let…
Shortstraw I see the look in your eyes The look I can't…
Squeeze and Aimee Mann You see me as a judge, though I deny it And…
The Bouncing Souls I wanna make you know I can do everything But I don't…
The Cartel And baby don't follow their lead 'Cause you'll never know Ju…
Time and Distance Tonight's the worst that I've felt in a long time. You…
TJA Intro: Yeah, yeah, yeah (Adlibs) Bridge: X4 Yo, Everybody s…
Tristan Prettyman If I could say anything, anything What would it be? A good…
Wade Bowen Well I'll just come out and say it I don't come…
Wade Bowen Well I'll just come out and say it I don't come…
Will Young All I'm asking for is not that much at the…
Wrestlers I′m addicted to being locked down by your love Your love,…
X sawameki dake ga kokoro o sashite kikoenai mune no toiki…
X JAPAN 騒めきだけが心を刺して 聞こえない胸の吐息 時を忘れて求め彷徨う 高鳴る想い濡らして Run away from re…
X JAPAN (X) sawameki dake ga kokoro o sashite kikoenai mune no toiki…
X-Japan(엑스 재팬) 騒めきだけが心を刺して 聞こえない胸の吐息 時を忘れて求め彷徨う 高鳴る想い濡らして Run away from…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Wanda Sykes:
Table Dance Alright, fellas that was Ashley on the main stage And right…
The Dream Mmmm, I'm so bored right now Oh, I should call jermaine And…
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@twinkletoes48100
Wanda is my favorite comedian. Can’t get enough of her originality and “we’re in this together” attitude. So clever.
@lunhil12
She never fails to crack me up. That line about trying on the hat killed me.
@ShieAyla
I have probably seen this 4 times. This is either my 4th or 5th. And let me tell you; it NEVER stops being funny. Love you Wanda 💗
@helenwheels3341
Wanda Sykes is comic genius❤
@071oakland
Wanda Sykes is one of the best female Comics since Moms Mabley! I had a horrible night!! And she brighten my day!!!🌞
@julialarsen
Love Wanda! She’s got the election priorities right.
@iris-2021
I love her! Keep it up, Wanda! ❤️🇨🇦
@earthn1447
THIS I needed now. Thank you Johnathan and Wanda!
@jeffwatkins352
Wonderfully bright lady with a huge heart. She's an American hero! Thank you Wanda, and Mr. Capehart for such a great interview!
@user-tz6jt2ev1e
I totally agree. She is so
Smart, so clever, so creative! Fantastic!