Amy Schumer Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, and Other Facts

Amy Schumer Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, and Other Facts

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Amy Schumer was born on June 1, 1981 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Amy Beth Schumer. She is a writer and actress, known for Trainwreck (2015), I Feel Pretty (2018) and Snatched (2017). She has been married to Chris Fischer since February 13, 2018. They have one child.

Interesting Facts about Amy Schumer

  • She is the daughter of Sandy Schumer (née Jones) and Gordon Schumer. Her father was born to a Jewish family (from Ukraine and Poland). Her mother’s ancestry includes English and German, as well as some Scottish and Welsh; Amy’s mother converted to Judaism. Amy went to Hebrew School and had a Bat Mitzvah ceremony.
  • In April 2018 she spent five days in the hospital with a “horrible” kidney infection.
  • Favorite comedians are Judy Gold, Jessica Kirson, Wendy Liebman, Sarah Silverman, Margaret Cho and Ellen DeGeneres. She is also a New York Mets fan.
  • Graduated from South Side High School in 1999. Received a B.A. in theatre at Towson University. Graduated from the William Esper Studio.
  • After college, she moved to New York City to become an actress. She tended bar and waited tables while she auditioned for various roles.
  • Hosts her own podcast “3 Girls, 1 Keith” with friends Bridget Everett, Rachel Feinstein and Keith Robinson, that premiered on Spotify in June 2018.
  • Has a B.A. in Theater from Towson University and is also a graduate of William Esper’s two-year Sanford Meisner Intensive program.
  • Long Island, New York native living in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Good friend of Jennifer Lawrence, Brie Larson, and David Letterman.
  • Second cousin, once removed, of United States Senator Chuck Schumer. Amy’s paternal great-great-grandparents, Abraham Schumer and Joder Ida/Edith Wizman, were also Chuck’s paternal great-grandparents.
  • Stand-up comedian.
  • Delivered her son Gene via Caesarean section.

Personal Quotes by Amy Schumer

I’m insanely close to my sister.

Amy Schumer

I just say what I think is the funniest thing I could say. I’m not trying to make headlines. I’m just trying to say the stuff that I think is funny and will make people laugh.

Amy Schumer

Being introverted, it doesn’t mean necessarily being shy or being afraid of public speaking; it just means that it’s hard for me to interact with people for too long.

Amy Schumer

I think standup is pretty good for an introvert because you are performing, but, I mean, it’s on your own terms. There are so many people in the room, but it’s a one-sided conversation. And you actually don’t have to interact – unless you want to.

Amy Schumer

It’s really hard for a lot of men to have the woman accomplishing more than them.

Amy Schumer