Childhood and Education Journey of Amy Schumer in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Amy Schumer. A timeline of key moments.

Amy Schumer is a prominent American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. She began her comedy career in the early 2000s and gained initial recognition on Last Comic Standing. Schumer is best known for creating, co-producing, co-writing, and starring in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer (2013-2016), which earned her a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 1, 1981: Amy Schumer's Birth

On June 1, 1981, Amy Beth Schumer was born in Manhattan, New York City.

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1999: High School Graduation

In 1999, Amy Schumer graduated from South Side High School, being voted both "Class Clown" and "Teacher's Worst Nightmare".

2003: Graduation from Towson University

In 2003, Amy Schumer graduated from Towson University with a degree in theater.

2017: Schumer Explores Ancestry

In 2017, Amy Schumer, as a guest on Finding Your Roots, learned about her family history and ancestors, including children captured in a raid in 1704.

February 13, 2018: Marriage to Chris Fischer

On February 13, 2018, Amy Schumer married chef and farmer Chris Fischer in Malibu, California.

October 4, 2018: Arrested at Kavanaugh Protest

On October 4, 2018, Amy Schumer was arrested at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

October 2018: Pregnancy Announcement

In October 2018, Amy Schumer announced that she was expecting her first child with Chris Fischer.

May 5, 2019: Birth of Son Gene

On May 5, 2019, Amy Schumer gave birth to her son, Gene David Fischer, via caesarean section due to her endometriosis. His middle name was originally Attell, in honor of comedian Dave Attell, but was changed after realizing it sounded like "genital".

September 2021: Uterus Removal

In September 2021, Amy Schumer had her uterus removed to alleviate symptoms related to her endometriosis.

2022: Voter turnout advocacy

In 2022, Schumer collaborated with VoteRiders to promote awareness of local ID requirements, encouraging higher voter turnout through voter ID education and assistance.

October 2023: Signed open letter condemning Hamas

In October 2023, Amy Schumer was among over 700 Hollywood professionals who signed an open letter condemning the terrorist group Hamas and demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza.