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Wanda Sykes has been called one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand-up has sent her career in many different areas. She was recently seen in Comedy Central's Wanda Does It (2004), where she tried various non-showbiz jobs. Her first book, "Yeah I ...
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Actress (72 credits)
Actress (72 credits)
2019-2020
Harley Quinn
(TV Series)
Queen of Fables
Queen of Fables
- Devil's Snare
(2020)
... Queen of Fables (voice)
- The Line
(2020)
... Queen of Fables (voice)
- So You Need A Crew?
(2019)
... Queen of Fables (voice)
2019-2020
The Bug Diaries
(TV Series)
Mama Worm
Mama Worm
- A Nightcrawler to Remember
(2020)
... Mama Worm
- Spider's Tire Trouble
(2019)
... Mama Worm
- Worm, Play Ball!
(2019)
... Mama Worm
- Worm's New Digs
(2019)
... Mama Worm
2019
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
(TV Series)
Moms Mabley
Moms Mabley
- A Jewish Girl Walks Into the Apollo...
(2019)
... Moms Mabley
2019
The Bravest Knight
(TV Series)
Mona the Mayor
Mona the Mayor
- Cedric & the Pixies
(2019)
... Mona the Mayor
- Cedric & the Troll
(2019)
... (voice)
2019
Big Mouth
(TV Series)
Ghost of Harriet Tubman
Ghost of Harriet Tubman
- Duke
(2019)
... Ghost of Harriet Tubman (voice)
2017-2019
Vampirina
(TV Series short)
Gregoria / Georgia
Gregoria / Georgia
- Bat Got Your Tongue/Haunted Theater
(2019)
... Georgia (voice)
- Vampirina Ballerina/Treasure Haunters
(2018)
... Gregoria (voice)
- Look Who's Scared Now!/Dust Bunnies
(2018)
... Gregoria (voice)
- Vee Is For Valentine/Scarestitute Teacher
(2018)
... Gregoria (voice)
- Nanpire the Great/Two Heads Are Better Than One
(2017)
... Gregoria (voice)
2019
Summer Camp Island
(TV Series short)
Ethel
Ethel
- The Great Elf Invention Convention
(2019)
... Ethel (voice)
2019
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
(TV Series)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
- Peebles' Pet Shop of Terrible Terrors!
(2019)
... Wanda Sykes (voice)
2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'
(TV Special)
Louise
Louise
2015-2019
Black-ish
(TV Series)
Daphne Lido
Daphne Lido
- Each One, Teach One
(2019)
... Daphne Lido
- Dreamgirls and Boys
(2019)
... Daphne Lido
- Fifty-Three Percent
(2018)
... Daphne Lido
- Working Girl
(2018)
... Daphne Lido
- Juneteenth
(2017)
... Daphne Lido
2019
The Other Two
(TV Series)
Shuli Kucerac
Shuli Kucerac
- Chase Drops His First Album
(2019)
... Shuli Kucerac
- Chase Shoots a Music Video
(2019)
... Shuli Kucerac
- Chase Gets the Gays
(2019)
... Shuli Kucerac
- Chase Gets a Girlfriend
(2019)
... Shuli Kucerac
2017
Broad City
(TV Series)
Dara
Dara
- Mushrooms
(2017)
... Dara
- Just the Tips
(2017)
... Dara
- Twaining Day
(2017)
... Dara
2016
House of Lies
(TV Series)
Rita
Rita
- Johari Window
(2016)
... Rita
- End State Vision
(2016)
... Rita
- Game Theory
(2016)
... Rita
2015
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
(TV Series)
General Shirley B. Awesome
General Shirley B. Awesome
- Save the Worlds
(2015)
... General Shirley B. Awesome (voice)
- Shirley B. Awesome
(2015)
... General Shirley B. Awesome (voice)
2013-2014
Alpha House
(TV Series)
Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- The Nuptials
(2014)
... Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- There Will Be Water
(2014)
... Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- Bugged
(2014)
... Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- The Civility Zone
(2014)
... Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
- Shelter in Place
(2014)
... Senator Rosalyn DuPeche
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood
(TV Series)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
- Hell of a Fundraiser
(2013)
... Wanda Sykes
- Fund Raising Hell
(2013)
... Wanda Sykes
2013
Os Simpsons
(TV Series)
School Therapist
School Therapist
- What Animated Women Want
(2013)
... School Therapist (voice)
2012
Bubble Guppies
(TV Series)
The Witch
The Witch
- Bubble Puppy's Fin-tastic Fairy Tale
(2012)
... The Witch
2007-2011
De Volta à Balbúrdia na Quinta
(TV Series)
Bessy the Cow
Bessy the Cow
- Aliens!!!
(2011)
... Bessy the Cow (voice)
- Treasure Hunt
(2011)
... Bessy the Cow (voice)
- Hickory Dickory Donkey/Clonedemonium
(2010)
... Bessy the Cow (voice)
- Arcade of Doom/Rodeotis
(2010)
... Bessy the Cow (voice)
- Get Bessy/A Beautiful Freddy
(2010)
... Bessy the Cow (voice)
2001-2011
Calma, Larry
(TV Series)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
- Car Periscope
(2011)
... Wanda Sykes
- Funkhouser's Crazy Sister
(2009)
... Wanda Sykes
- The Bowtie
(2005)
... Wanda Sykes
- The Surrogate
(2004)
... Wanda Sykes
- Krazee-Eyez Killa
(2002)
... Wanda Sykes
2006-2010
The New Adventures of Old Christine
(TV Series)
Barb Baran
Barb Baran
- Get Smarter
(2010)
... Barb Baran
- Scream
(2010)
... Barb Baran
- I Love What You Do for Me
(2010)
... Barb Baran (credit only)
- Revenge Makeover
(2010)
... Barb Baran
- Up in the Airport
(2010)
... Barb Baran
2004-2005
Da Boom Crew
(TV Series)
Special Guest Voice
Special Guest Voice
- The Crimson Raider
(2005)
... Special Guest Voice (voice)
- Baby Boom
(2005)
... Special Guest Voice (voice)
- Wanted!
(2004)
... Special Guest Voice (voice)
- Boom vs. Doom
(2004)
... Special Guest Voice (voice)
- Junk Planet
(2004)
... Special Guest Voice (voice)
2003
Wanda at Large
(TV Series)
Wanda Mildred Hawkins / Wanda Hawkins
Wanda Mildred Hawkins / Wanda Hawkins
- Clowns to the Left of Me
(2003)
... Wanda Mildred Hawkins
- Back to the Club
(2003)
... Wanda Mildred Hawkins
- Bradley Has a Friend?
(2003)
... Wanda Mildred Hawkins
- The Favor
(2003)
... Wanda Mildred Hawkins
- Wanda's Birthday
(2003)
... Wanda Mildred Hawkins
2002-2003
Crank Yankers
(TV Series)
Gladys Murphy / Wanda
Gladys Murphy / Wanda
- Episode #2.16
(2003)
... Gladys Murphy (voice)
- Episode #1.4
(2002)
... Wanda (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(2002)
... Gladys Murphy (voice)
2001
The Drew Carey Show
(TV Series)
Christine Watson
Christine Watson
- Drew and the King
(2001)
... Christine Watson
- Mr. Laffoon's Wild Ride
(2001)
... Christine Watson
- Eat Drink Drew Woman
(2001)
... Christine Watson
2001
The Downer Channel
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Various
- Pilot
(2001)
... Various
1999
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(TV Series)
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes
- Walk for Hunger
(1999)
... Wanda Sykes (voice, as Wanda Sykes-Hall)
1997-1998
The Chris Rock Show
(TV Series)
Various / Anna Warner / Dawn Wise / ...
Various / Anna Warner / Dawn Wise / ...
- Episode #3.2
(1998)
... Various
- Episode #2.12
(1997)
... Anna Warner (uncredited)
- Episode #2.11
(1997)
... Dawn Wise (uncredited)
- Episode #2.7
(1997)
... Various
- Episode #2.6
(1997)
... Various (uncredited)
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Producer (21 credits)
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Writer (18 credits)
Writer (18 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (5 credits)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Self (160 credits)
Self (160 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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TV commercial for Gain Detergent (voiceover). See more »Publicity Listings:
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If you feel like there's something out there that you're supposed to be doing, of you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it. See more »Trivia:
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