Sarah Silverman was born on December 1, 1970, in Bedford, New Hampshire, to parents Beth Ann (née Halpin) and Donald Silverman. She is of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish descent. Silverman was raised in a secular Jewish household and attended Derryfield School in Manchester, New Hampshire. She briefly attended New York University before dropping out to pursue comedy.
Silverman began her comedy career performing stand-up in Boston and New York City in the early 1990s. She briefly worked as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live during the 1993-1994 season. She gained recognition for her edgy and often controversial comedic style, which frequently tackles subjects like race, religion, and gender.
Silverman’s acting career spans film and television. She is known for her roles in both comedic and dramatic projects. She has also lent her voice to animated characters.
Silverman has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including: