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Amy Schumer
The comedian behind Inside Amy Schumer and the film Trainwreck.
Trainwreck · The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
- Born
- 1 June 1981
- Birthplace
- United States
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Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer mixes stand-up, sketches and semi-autobiographical storytelling. Her comedy often examines sex, appearance and the expectations placed on women.
Early life
New York
Grew up in Manhattan and on Long Island.
Theatre studies
Studied theatre at Towson University before returning to New York.
Career
- 2000s
Stand-up
Built her career in comedy clubs.
- 2007
Television exposure
Competed on Last Comic Standing.
- 2013
Sketch series
Launched Inside Amy Schumer.
- 2022
Writer and director
Created and starred in the comedy-drama series Life & Beth.
Selected work
Trainwreck
Wrote and starred in the romantic comedy.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
Published a collection of personal essays.
Life & Beth
Created and starred in a comedy-drama series.
Beyond work
Health
Has spoken publicly about endometriosis and difficult pregnancy experiences.
Gun policy
Advocated for tighter gun laws following a shooting at a screening of Trainwreck.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Television Academy — performance and awards ↗Photo: Mario Santor. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
