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  • Category Television

    Address 6600 Hollywood Boulevard

    Ceremony date 11/09/2018

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Sarah Silverman
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-0001-11-30
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Sarah Silverman

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Comedian
Sarah Silverman With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete ceremony as Sarah Silverman unveils the Walk of Fame star below

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored comedian Sarah Silverman with the 2,649th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on today, November 9th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood Toy & Costume Shop.

“Sarah Silverman is one of the funniest comedians of modern times. She tells it like it is and never holds back. We are proud to have this witty multi-talented woman on our historic Walk of Fame representing female comedians past and future,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We placed her star next to the star of Mister Rogers who she has stated is an inspiration to her.” Added Martinez

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveil the star were John C. Reilly and Jimmy Kimmel.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively onwww.walkoffame.com.

Two-time Emmy® Award winner Silverman is one of the most versatile talents in entertainment. She currently serves as creator, executive producer, and host of the Emmy-nominated I Love You, America which returned with new episodes in September on Hulu.”

The weekly half-hour topical show portrays Silverman looking to connect with people who may not agree with her personal opinions through honesty, humor, genuine interest, not taking herself too seriously. Additionally, she will return as the voice ofVanellopein the highly-anticipatedRalph Breaks The Internet, set for release on November 21st. She also continues to lend her voice to the Emmy® Award-winning Fox animated seriesBob’s Burgersand is a part of JASH, a comedy collective on YouTube featuring original content by Silverman and friends Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, and Reggie Watts.

On stage, Silverman continues to cement her status as a force in standup comedy. In2017, she released herstandup specialA Speck of Duston Netflix, which culminated in two Emmy® Award nominations and a Grammy® Award nomination. In 2013, she debuted her hour-long HBO standup specialSarah Silverman: We Are Miracles, which earned her the 2014 Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.” The special received an additional Primetime Emmy® Awards nomination that year for “Outstanding Variety Special” in addition to a Writers Guild Awards nomination. In 2014, Silverman released the special as an audio album through Sub Pop Records, which went on to receive a 2015 Grammy® Awards nomination for “Best Comedy Album.” Previously, Silverman made an impressive splash with her concert-meets-comedy filmSarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic, which garnered major attention at the Toronto Film Festival.

In the film world, Silverman was most recently seen opposite Emma Stone and Steve Carell in the critically-acclaimed filmBattle of the Sexes, which was based on the true story of the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. She also starred inI Smile Back, the film adaptation of the Amy Koppelman novel. The drama premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was later released in theaters by Broad Green Pictures. Silverman received much praise for her role as “Laney Brooks,” culminating in a 2016 Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.” Her additional film credits includeThe Book of Henry, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Ashby,A Million Ways to Die in the West,Take This Waltz,Gravy, Peep World, I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With, The School of Rock,There’s Something About Mary,The Way of The Gunand the Oscar-nominated smash hitWreck It Ralph.

In 2010, Silverman wrote her first book, a memoir calledThe Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. The book went on to become a New York TimesBestseller.

Silverman was nominated for a 2009 Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” for her portrayal of a fictionalized version of herself in her Comedy Central seriesThe Sarah Silverman Program. This marked Comedy Central’s first ever Emmy® nomination in a scripted acting category. Silverman also received a Writers Guild Award nomination for her work on the show. In 2008, Silverman won a Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for her musical collaboration with Matt Damon. Additionally, she was honored with a Webby Award for “Best Actress” for her online video “The Great Schlep,” in which she persuaded young kids to encourage their grandparents in Florida to vote for President Obama prior to the 2008 Presidential Election.

Silverman has made memorable guest appearances on a number of acclaimed and notable television shows, includingMonk, which earned her a 2008 Primetime Emmy® Awards nomination for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.” Her additional television work includes buzzed-about roles onMasters of Sex, The Good Wife,The Larry Sanders Show,Seinfeld, andMr. Show with Bob and David. Silverman has also hosted a number of major award shows, including the 2007 MTV Movie Awards and the Independent Spirit Awards.

Silverman has performed at events for the following charities: Waterkeeper Alliance, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Night of Too Many Stars, Razia’s Ray of Hope, Hilarity for Charity, AUTFEST/The Autism Society, Women Against Gun Violence, Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

 

 

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ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME –www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices athttp://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE –www.HollywoodChamber.net

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visitwww.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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