Amy Sedaris - Actor Profile

Amy Sedaris

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 29, 1961
Birth Place: Endicott, New York, USA

About Amy Sedaris

Amy Louise Sedaris (/sɪˈdɛərɪs/; born March 29, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Most recently, she has appeared in  The Mandalorian (2019–2023) and The Book of Boba Fett (2022) as Peli Motto. She played Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central comedy series Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) and the prequel film Strangers with Candy (2005), which she also wrote. Sedaris appeared as Hurshe Heartshe in the Adult Swim comedy series The Heart, She Holler (2013–2014), as Princess Carolyn in the Netflix animated comedy-drama series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and as Mimi Kanasis in the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2020). She received critical acclaim as the creator and star of the TruTV surreal comedy series At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020), earning her two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. Sedaris has appeared in various films, including Maid in Manhattan (2002), School of Rock (2003), Elf (2003), Bewitched (2005), Chicken Little (2005), Shrek the Third (2007), Jennifer's Body (2009), Puss in Boots (2011), Chef (2014), Ghost Team (2016), Handsome (2017), The Lion King (2019), and The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Amy Sedaris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Amy Sedaris reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Amy Sedaris's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Amy Sedaris remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Amy Sedaris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Amy Sedaris's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Amy Sedaris.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Is This Thing On? Kemp Super Hit Similar →
2025 Smurfs Jaunty (voice) Average Similar →
2024 No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie Fifi (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Theater Camp Joan Rubinsky Hit Similar →
2023 Ghosted Mom Hit Similar →
2023 Somebody I Used to Know Deedee Average Similar →
2022 The Clerks 3 Documentary - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Clerks III Doctor Ladenheim Average Similar →
2021 The Boss Baby: Family Business Tina Templeton (voice) Hit Similar →
2020 Save Yourselves! Jack's Mom Average Similar →
2020 Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend Mimi Kanassis Average Similar →
2020 Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Lion King Guinea Fowl (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Larger than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story Self Hit Similar →
2017 Observatory Blues - Flop Similar →
2017 Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie Lt. Tucker Flop Similar →
2016 Ghost Team Victoria Flop Similar →
2014 Goodbye to All That Holly Flop Similar →
2014 Monsters vs Aliens: Creature Features Susan Flop Similar →
2014 Ping Pong Summer Aunt Peggy Average Similar →
2014 Chef Jen Hit Similar →
2014 Hits Crystal Flop Similar →
2013 Super Buddies Betty (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Puss in Boots Jill (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 The Best and the Brightest Sue Lemon Flop Similar →
2010 Beware the Gonzo Diane Gilman Average Similar →
2009 Old Dogs Condo Woman Average Similar →
2009 Jennifer's Body Needy's Mom Average Similar →
2009 Tanner Hall Mrs. Middlewood Average Similar →
2009 Dance Flick Ms. Cameltoé Flop Similar →
2009 Space Buddies Gravity (voice) Average Similar →
2008 Gym Teacher: The Movie Principal Hoffman Hit Similar →
2007 Dedication Cassidy's Mom Average Similar →
2007 Shrek the Third Cinderella (voice) Average Similar →
2007 Snow Angels Barb Petite Average Similar →
2006 Strangers with Candy Jerri Blank Average Similar →
2006 I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With School Therapist - Ms. Clark Average Similar →
2006 Full Grown Men Trina Flop Similar →
2005 Chicken Little Foxy Loxy (voice) Average Similar →
2005 Stay Toni Hit Similar →
2005 Romance & Cigarettes Frances Average Similar →
2005 Bewitched Gladys Kravitz Flop Similar →
2004 My Baby's Daddy Annabelle Flop Similar →
2003 Elf Deb Hit Similar →
2003 School of Rock Mrs. Haynish Hit Similar →
2002 Maid in Manhattan Rachel Hoffberg Average Similar →
2001 Jump Tomorrow Other Student in Class Average Similar →
1998 Six Days Seven Nights Robin's Secretary Average Similar →
1997 Commandments Scholar Flop Similar →

Amy Sedaris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Amy Sedaris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amy Sedaris is "Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Amy Sedaris acted in?

Amy Sedaris has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Amy Sedaris?

Other notable films include "The Clerks 3 Documentary", "Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell", and "Is This Thing On?".