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Amy Schumer: Comedian, Actress, Writer

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Name:Amy Beth Schumer
Birthday:June 1, 1981 (age 44 years), Born in New York City, New York
Height:5'7" (170 cm)
Education:Towson University (BA), Theater
Subscribers:14.8K
Views:7,929,391
YouTube Revenue:$7.9K - $39.6K
Videos:10
Channel Created:October 2015

Overview

Amy Beth Schumer is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and producer, widely recognized for her sharp social satire exploring gender, dating, and pop culture, notably as the creator and star of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sketch comedy series *Inside Amy Schumer*, and through her work in film, including *Trainwreck*, and as a New York Times bestselling author.

Latest News (Dec 28, 2025): Amy Schumer recently discussed navigating "rock bottom" amid her breakup from Chris Fischer in a December 21, 2025, interview with E! News, emphasizing the role of humor in her family and sharing an Instagram passage about the support of her community.

Early Life and Family Background

Amy Beth Schumer was born on June 1, 1981, in Manhattan, New York. Her parents are Sandra Jane and Gordon David Schumer. Her father owned a successful baby furniture company, and the family was wealthy during her early childhood. When she was nine years old, her father’s business went bankrupt, and he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her parents divorced when she was 12.

Following the divorce, Schumer moved to Long Island with her mother and younger sister, Kim Caramele. She also has an older half-brother, Jason Stein, from her mother’s previous marriage. Schumer attended South Side High School in Rockville Centre, where she was voted “Class Clown” and “Teacher’s Worst Nightmare” before graduating in 1999. She was raised Jewish, as her mother converted to Judaism before marrying her father, who is from a Jewish family of Ukrainian descent.

Schumer pursued higher education at Towson University in Maryland, where she earned a degree in theater in 2003. After graduating, she returned to New York City, studied at the William Esper Studio for two years, and worked as a bartender and waitress.

Career Beginnings in Comedy

Amy Beth Schumer began her stand-up comedy career in the early 2000s. She had her first performance at the Gotham Comedy Club on June 1, 2004. A significant step in her early career was her participation in the fifth season of the NBC reality competition series Last Comic Standing in 2007. Although she placed fourth, the exposure from the show elevated her profile in the comedy world.

Following her appearance on Last Comic Standing, she gained more television exposure. She recorded a Live at Gotham special for Comedy Central in 2007 and later appeared in a 2010 episode of Comedy Central Presents. During this period, she also had roles on shows like 30 Rock, Delocated, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In 2011, she released her debut stand-up comedy album, Cutting. Her first stand-up special for Comedy Central, Mostly Sex Stuff, premiered the following year to positive reviews.

Breakthrough with 'Inside Amy Schumer'

The premiere of her sketch comedy series, Inside Amy Schumer, on Comedy Central in 2013 marked a major turning point in her career. Schumer was the creator, co-producer, co-writer, and star of the show. The series, known for its sharp social satire and exploration of gender, dating, and pop culture, made her a household name.

Inside Amy Schumer received critical acclaim, earning a Peabody Award in 2014. In 2015, the show won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. The success of the show solidified her position as a prominent voice in modern comedy.

Film, Writing, and Stage Work

Concurrent with her television success, Amy Beth Schumer expanded her career into film and writing. She wrote and starred in the 2015 romantic comedy Trainwreck, directed by Judd Apatow, which was a commercial and critical success. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She later starred in the comedy films Snatched (2017) and I Feel Pretty (2019).

In 2016, she released her memoir, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, which became a New York Times #1 Bestseller and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album. She made her Broadway debut in 2017 in Steve Martin’s play Meteor Shower, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.

Her work also includes the Hulu comedy-drama series Life & Beth, which she created, produced, and starred in, and the HBO documentary series Expecting Amy. Additionally, she has released several stand-up specials on Netflix, including The Leather Special (2017) and Growing (2019).

Personal Life

Amy Beth Schumer married chef and farmer Chris Fischer on February 13, 2018, in a private ceremony in Malibu, California. They have one son, Gene David Fischer, born in 2019. Schumer has been open about her struggles with endometriosis and had her uterus removed in 2021 to alleviate symptoms. In February 2024, she announced that she had been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. In December 2025, Schumer announced her separation from Fischer. She remains active in her stand-up and acting career.