Bio: Amy Schumer (born Amy Beth Schumer on June 1, 1981 on New York City, New York) is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Amy’s first acting experience came when she was 12, when she was cast as an extra on the musical drama, Newsies. While in high school, Amy was voted “Class Clown” and “Teacher’s Worst Nightmare.” She graduated from Townson University in 2003 with a degree in Theater, returning to New York City to study at the William Esper Studio. She started doing stand-up in 2004. Her big break came with she recorded an episode of the Comedy Central series Live At Gotham. She appeared on the 2007 season of Last Comic Standing, where she ultimately placed fourth. From there, Amy made many appearances on such television shows as 30 Rock, Louie, Delocated, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Girls. Amy has appeared in the films Price Check, Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World and the Mike Birbiglia movie, Sleepwalk With Me. In 2012, Amy developed a show for Comedy Central titled Inside Amy Schumer. In 2015 she hosted the MTV Movie Awards and starred in Trainwreck, a movie she wrote, which also features Bill Hader and is directed by Judd Apatow. Amy later won a Golden Globe and the Critics’ Choice Awards MVP for her work on the semi-autobiographical film.
Best Known For:
Amy is best known for Trainwreck and her Comedy Central television show Inside Amy Schumer.
Personal Life:
Amy is married to Chris Fischer, a chef and farmer. She once dated furniture designer Ben Hanisch, WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler and comedian Anthony Jeselnik. Amy’s family was wealthy when she was born but suffered bankruptcy when she was nine. She has a younger sister, Kimberly, who is a comedy writer and producer, and a younger brother, Jason Stein, a Chicago musician. Amy is first-cousin, once removed, to US Senator Chuck Schumer.
Amy Schumer may not have won the Emmy for her cooking series, but she had a virtual acceptance speech ready to go — and her son Gene made an adorable cameo.
Social distancing orders have pumped the brakes on Amy Schumer and Andy Cohen’s babies’ ‘play dates.’ Thankfully, the parents let their little boys virtually reunite in an incredibly sweet moment on ‘WWHL.’
Amy Schumer realized that her 11-month-old son’s original name — Gene Attell Fischer — had an uncanny resemblance to private parts. This is her baby boy’s new name!
Amy Schumer’s 11-month-old son, Gene, was being ‘sneaky as hell’ in a new Instagram post, featuring the tiny tot dressed like his chef-dad, Chris Fischer!
Kim Kardashian continues to be her own best spokesmodel for her SKIMS products. She modeled a sexy two-piece set after Amy Schumer joked that she was ready to be a model for her brand.