Sarah Silverman rose to fame as a writer and occasional performer on Saturday Night Live in the 1990’s. She went on to star in The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central. Silverman had roles in There’s Something About Mary, School of Rock, Screwed, Heartbreakers, School for Scoundrels, and Rent. She was a featured performer on HBO’s sketch comedy show, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and won a Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2003. More about the film at the official The Sarah Silverman Program site.
Sarah Silverman
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Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman
December 1
Bedford, New Hampshire
12 Nominations
2 Emmys
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) - 2025
Sarah Silverman, Executive Producer/Performer
Netflix
A Netflix Comedy Special / Best Kept Secret Productions / Eleven Eleven O' Clock Productions
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special - 2025
Sarah Silverman, Written by
Netflix
A Netflix Comedy Special / Best Kept Secret Productions / Eleven Eleven O' Clock Productions
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series - 2019
Sarah Silverman, Executive Producer
Hulu
Funny or Die, Gary Sanchez Productions, Oh Us
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series - 2018
Sarah Silverman, Executive Producer
Hulu
Hulu, Funny or Die, Gary Sanchez Productions, Oh Us
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2009
Sarah Silverman, as Sarah Silverman
Comedy Central
Central Productions/Eleven Eleven O'Clock Productions/Oil Factory Inc.
Outstanding Special Class - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs - 2008
Sarah Silverman, Executive Producer
ComedyCentral.com
The Valley Pals in association with Comedy Central
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2008
Sarah Silverman, as Marci Maven
USA
Universal Cable Productions in association with Mandeville Films and ABC Studios
Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2008
Sarah Silverman, Writer/Composer
Song: 'I'm F***ing Matt Damon'
ABC
ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries
Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series: 2025 Creative Arts
The team from Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series: 2025 Creative Arts.
Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series :2025 Creative Arts
The team from The Daily Show: Desi Lydic Foxsplains accepts the Emmy for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Television Academy Throwback: Neil Patrick Harris
At the 65th Emmy Awards, Neil Patrick Harris, joined by Sarah Silverman and Nathan Fillion, performed a musical number halfway through the show.
Sarah Silverman on Backstage LIVE!
Sarah Silverman's first interview after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
66th Primetime Emmys Thank You Cam: Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman receives a 66th Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
Sarah Silverman Wins for Writing for a Variety Special
Sarah Silverman receives a 66th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
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