Sandra Bernhard

Date of Birth: June 6, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Sandra Bernhard is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. She was born on June 6, 1955, in Flint, Michigan, USA. Bernhard first gained attention in the late 1970s with her stand-up comedy, which often included commentary on celebrity culture and politics. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nancy Bartlett on the hit TV show “Roseanne,” where she played one of the first openly lesbian recurring characters on American television. Bernhard’s career spans film, television, music, and literature. She has released several comedy albums and written multiple books. Her one-woman shows, including the critically acclaimed “Without You I’m Nothing,” have been pivotal in establishing her as a unique voice in comedy and performance art. In addition to “Roseanne,” she has appeared in numerous films, including Martin Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy,” where she delivered a memorable performance alongside Robert De Niro. Bernhard continues to perform live shows, blending stand-up comedy with music and storytelling, and remains a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and other social issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Sandra Bernhard

1. Sandra Bernhard was raised in a Conservative Jewish family in Flint, Michigan.

2. She performed as a member of the cast of the original off-Broadway production of “The Vagina Monologues.”

3. Bernhard was named one of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time by Comedy Central.

4. She has a daughter named Cicely Yasin Bernhard, born in 1998.

5. Bernhard has been a frequent guest on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sandra Bernhard

1. “I think people who are incapable of laughing at themselves are just not very entertaining.”

2. “My comedy is a nuclear bomb inside my soul.”

3. “I believe that everything in life is political, and I’m not just talking about big government, big business, and big labor. I’m talking about the way that people relate to each other.”

4. “There is something so unique and special about the stage. It’s a place where you can be anything.”

5. “Comedy is a way to bring people together and open up dialogue about important issues.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sandra Bernhard’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Sandra Bernhard has one daughter, Cicely Yasin Bernhard, who was born in July 1998. She has often spoken about the joys and challenges of motherhood in her performances and interviews.