Jenny Sarah Slate is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and writer. Born and raised in Milton, Massachusetts, Slate was educated at Milton Academy and studied literature at Columbia University, where she became involved in the improv and comedy scene.
Slate was born on March 25, 1982, in Milton, Massachusetts, to Ron Slate, a businessman and poet who worked as vice president of worldwide communications for EMC Corporation and later as CEO of a biotech startup, and Nancy, a homemaker who also made pottery. She is the middle child of a family of three, with an older sister named Abigail and a younger sister named Stacey. She and her family are devout Jews.
Jenny Slate’s top movies and TV shows
Some of the actress’ top movies and TV shows are:
Marcel the Shell with Shoes on, Gifted, I Want You BacK, Everything Everywhere, The Secret Life of Pets, Big Mouth, Zootopia, Parks and Recreation, Obvious Child, Venom, The Lorax, The Great North, Bob’s Burgers, The sunlight Night, The Lego Batman Movie, Saturday Night Live
Jenny Slate awards and nominations
Among Jenny Slate’s popuper awards are:
Newport Beach Film Festival Award for Breakout Actress. Nominated work: Obvious Child – 2014.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Virtuoso Award. Nominated work: Obvious Child – 2014.
Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy. Nominated work: Obvious Child – 2014.
Women Film Critics Circle Award for Best Comedic Actress. Nominated work: Obvious Child – 2014.
BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award – Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role.
