Amy Schumer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amy Schumer
Schumer in 2017
Birth name	Amy Beth Schumer
Born	(1981-06-01) June 1, 1981 (age 44) Upper East Side, New York City, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up television film theatre
Alma mater	Towson University (BA)
Years active	2004–present
Genres	Observational comedy sketch comedy insult comedy satire
Subject(s)	Interpersonal relationships everyday life self-deprecation current events pop culture
Spouse	Chris Fischer ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	1
Relative(s)	Chuck Schumer (second cousin once removed)

Amy Beth Schumer (born June 1, 1981) is a well-known American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. She started her comedy journey in the early 2000s. She became famous after appearing on the TV show Last Comic Standing in 2007.

From 2013 to 2016, Amy created, wrote, and starred in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer. This show won a Peabody Award and an Primetime Emmy Award in 2015.

Amy also wrote and starred in the movie Trainwreck (2015), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. She later starred in other comedy films like Snatched (2017) and I Feel Pretty (2019). She also created and starred in the HBO documentary series Expecting Amy (2020) and the Hulu comedy-drama Life & Beth (2022–2024).

She performed on Broadway in the play Meteor Shower, which earned her a Tony Award nomination. Amy has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards for her comedy album and for narrating her best-selling book, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo (2016).

Early Life and Education

Amy Schumer was born on June 1, 1981, in Manhattan, New York City. Her parents were Sandra Jane and Gordon David Schumer. Her father owned a baby furniture company. Amy's father came from a Jewish family from Ukraine. Her mother came from a Protestant background and later became Jewish. Amy was raised Jewish and faced challenges because of her background.

When Amy was nine, her father's business failed. Around that time, or when she was 12, her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her parents later divorced.

Amy moved to Long Island with her mother. She lived in Rockville Centre, New York, and went to South Side High School. When she graduated in 1999, she was voted "Class Clown" and "Teacher's Worst Nightmare."

After high school, Amy went to Towson University in Towson, Maryland. She graduated in 2003 with a degree in theater. She then moved back to New York City. There, she studied acting and worked as a bartender and waitress. She also lived in Santa Barbara, California for a while, where she worked as a pedicab driver.

Amy has a younger sister, Kim Caramele, who writes and produces comedy. Her half-brother, Jason Stein, is a musician in Chicago, Illinois.

Career Highlights

Early Comedy and TV Appearances (2003–2012)

Schumer performing in 2006

After college, Amy started performing stand-up comedy on June 1, 2004. Her first show was at the Gotham Comedy Club. In 2007, she appeared on Live at Gotham for Comedy Central. She then joined Last Comic Standing, a TV show where comedians compete. She made it to the finals and placed fourth. Amy said it was a fun experience because there was no pressure on her.

In 2008, Amy co-starred in the Comedy Central show Reality Bites Back. She also appeared in commercials for Butterfinger. From 2007 to 2012, she was a regular guest on the Fox News show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld. Her first special on Comedy Central Presents aired in 2010.

Amy also wrote for Cosmopolitan magazine. She had roles in TV shows like 30 Rock, Delocated, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Girls. She also appeared on popular radio shows.

In 2011, Amy released her stand-up comedy album, Cutting. Her stand-up special premiered on Comedy Central in 2012 and received good reviews. She also acted in three films that year: Price Check, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and Sleepwalk with Me. Amy also participated in The Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen in 2011 and The Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr in 2012.

In 2012, Amy started working on a new sketch comedy series for Comedy Central. The show would feature her playing funny versions of herself, mixed with her stand-up comedy.

Inside Amy Schumer and Film Success (2013–2019)

Schumer at South by Southwest in 2015

Her TV show, Inside Amy Schumer, first aired on Comedy Central on April 30, 2013. The show was very popular and was renewed for more seasons. In 2014, Amy went on her Back Door Tour to promote the second season of her show.

In 2015, Amy hosted the MTV Movie Awards. She also wrote and starred in her first main film role in Trainwreck, which was released in July 2015. In 2015, Amy's comedy special Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo premiered on HBO. This special was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.

Amy started her first world tour in August 2016. That same year, she wrote a book called The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo. This book became a best-seller and earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album.

In 2017, Amy made her Broadway debut in Steve Martin's play Meteor Shower. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role. In 2018, she starred in the comedy film I Feel Pretty. She also launched a podcast called Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith in June 2018. In 2019, her stand-up special Amy Schumer: Growing was released on Netflix, earning her another Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Recent Projects (2020–present)

In May 2020, Amy and her husband Chris Fischer starred in a cooking show called Amy Schumer Learns to Cook for Food Network. They filmed the show themselves while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy also donated to a food program through the show.

She also appeared in and produced a documentary series called Expecting Amy for HBO Max. This series followed her difficult pregnancy while she prepared for a stand-up special.

In 2021, Amy appeared in the film The Humans. She also wrote, directed, and starred in Life & Beth, a 10-episode comedy series for Hulu, which started in March 2022. Her sketch series Inside Amy Schumer also returned in 2022 with new specials on Paramount+.

In 2022, she had a guest role in Only Murders in the Building. Amy also co-hosted the 94th Academy Awards with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes in March 2022. In June, she joined the cast of Jerry Seinfeld's film Unfrosted. Her latest comedy special, Emergency Contact, was released in 2023.

Influences

Amy Schumer has said that other comedians and performers have inspired her. Some of her comedic influences include Wendy Liebman, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and Joan Rivers. She also looks up to actress and producer Goldie Hawn.

Personal Life

Amy Schumer married chef and farmer Chris Fischer on February 13, 2018, in Malibu, California. In October 2018, she announced that they were expecting their first child. Their son, Gene, was born on May 5, 2019. In February 2024, Amy shared that she had been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome, a health condition.

Selected Acting Credits

Film

Television

Theater

Discography

Albums

• 2011: Cutting (Comedy Central Records) – CD/download/streaming
• 2016: Live at the Apollo (Maverick Records) – Download/streaming
• 2017: The Leather Special (Netflix) – LP

Selected Videos

• 2010: Comedy Central Presents – DVD/download/streaming
• 2015: Live at the Apollo (HBO Home Video) – DVD/download/streaming
• 2017: The Leather Special (Netflix) – Streaming
• 2019: Growing (Netflix) – Streaming

Audiobook

• 2016: The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo (Gallery Books) – CD/download/streaming

Compilation Appearances

• 2013: Women Who Kill (Tracks 1–3) (Entertainment One) – DVD/download/streaming
• 2015: Comedy Central Stand-Up Vault# 3 (Comedy Central) – DVD
• 2018: Just for Laughs: The Nasty Show, Vol. 1 (Tracks 1–2) – CD/download/streaming
• 2018: Just for Laughs: The Nasty Show, Vol. 2 (Tracks 1–3) – CD/download/streaming
• 2019: Just for Laughs: Funny AF, Vol. 1 (Track 1) – CD/download/streaming
• 2019: Just for Laughs: Funny AF, Vol. 2 (Tracks 1–3) – CD/download/streaming
• 2019: Just for Laughs: Funny AF, Vol. 3 (Track 1) – CD/download/streaming

Podcast

• Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith (2018–present, Host)

See Also

In Spanish: Amy Schumer para niños