Wanda Sykes - Actor Profile

Wanda Sykes

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 7, 1964
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

About Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American writer, stand-up comedian and actress. She earned the 1999 Emmy Award for her writing on The Chris Rock Show. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named her as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is well known for her role as Barb on The New Adventures of Old Christine and for her appearances on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. In November 2009 The Wanda Sykes Show, her own late-night talkshow, premiered on Fox, airing Saturday nights. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wanda Sykes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wanda Sykes 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 Wanda Sykes'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wanda Sykes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wanda Sykes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wanda Sykes's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wanda Sykes.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie Sue Nahmee Average Similar →
2024 Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution Self Average Similar →
2023 Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Self Hit Similar →
2023 Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer Self Average Similar →
2022 Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration - Flop Similar →
2021 The One and Only Dick Gregory Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Upshaws - The Afterparty Self Hit Similar →
2021 Roll Up Your Sleeves Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Breaking News in Yuba County Rita Average Similar →
2020 Friendsgiving Fairy Gay Mother #1 Flop Similar →
2020 Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles - Flop Similar →
2020 Feeding America Comedy Festival Self Average Similar →
2019 Jexi Denice Hit Similar →
2019 The Wedding Year Janet / Grandma Average Similar →
2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" Louise Jefferson Hit Similar →
2019 Wanda Sykes: Not Normal Herself Hit Similar →
2019 UglyDolls Wage (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate Prison Matron Flop Similar →
2017 A Bad Moms Christmas Dr. Elizabeth Karl Average Similar →
2017 Snatched Ruth Flop Similar →
2016 Wanda Sykes: What Happened… Ms. Sykes? Herself Average Similar →
2016 Bad Moms Dr. Elizabeth Karl Hit Similar →
2016 Ice Age: Collision Course Granny (voice) Average Similar →
2015 How to Vajaculate: If You Build It, She Will Come Goddess Flop Similar →
2013 The Hot Flashes Florine Clarkston Flop Similar →
2013 The Out List Herself Average Similar →
2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift Granny (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Rio Chloe / Goose (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me Herself Super Hit Similar →
2007 License to Wed Doctor (uncredited) Average Similar →
2007 Evan Almighty Rita Average Similar →
2006 Back to the Well: 'Clerks II' Self / Wife Hit Similar →
2006 Hammy's Boomerang Adventure Stella (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired Herself Super Hit Similar →
2006 Brother Bear 2 Innoko (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 Barnyard Bessy (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Clerks II Wife Hit Similar →
2006 My Super Ex-Girlfriend Carla Dunkirk Flop Similar →
2006 Over the Hedge Stella (voice) Hit Similar →
2006 The Adventures of Brer Rabbit Sister Moon (voice) Average Similar →
2005 Earth to America Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics Herself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Monster-in-Law Ruby Average Similar →
2003 MTV Reloaded The Oracle Hit Similar →
2003 Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied Herself Flop Similar →
2003 Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Pootie Tang Biggie Shorty Flop Similar →
2001 Down to Earth Wanda Average Similar →
2000 Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Chantal Flop Similar →
1998 Tomorrow Night Wanda Average Similar →

Wanda Sykes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wanda Sykes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wanda Sykes is "Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Wanda Sykes acted in?

Wanda Sykes has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wanda Sykes?

Other notable films include "Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!", "Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 1: Best of the Uptown Comics", and "Earth to America".