Career Timeline of Sarah Silverman: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Sarah Silverman, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sarah Silverman is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She gained initial recognition as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live. Silverman is best known for starring in and producing The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Her work often involves observational humor, satire, and tackling controversial topics.
1992: Beginning of Stand-Up Career
In 1992, Sarah Silverman started her stand-up career.
1993: Saturday Night Live
In 1993, Sarah Silverman began her stint as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live during its 19th season.
1993: Saturday Night Live writer and player
In 1993, Sarah Silverman joined Saturday Night Live as a writer and featured player for its 1993-94 season.
1994: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 1994, Sarah Silverman ended her time as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live.
1996: The Larry Sanders Show
In 1996, Sarah Silverman appeared on The Larry Sanders Show episode "The New Writer".
1996: Star Trek: Voyager Guest Appearance
In 1996, Sarah Silverman made a guest appearance on Star Trek: Voyager in the two-part time-travel episode "Future's End".
July 3, 1997: Late Show with David Letterman Debut
On July 3, 1997, Sarah Silverman made her network stand-up comedy debut on the Late Show with David Letterman.
1997: Seinfeld Guest Appearance
In 1997, Sarah Silverman appeared on Seinfeld in the episode "The Money".
1997: Who's the Caboose?
In 1997, Sarah Silverman had the leading role in the independent film Who's the Caboose?
2002: V.I.P. and Greg the Bunny Guest Appearances
In 2002, Sarah Silverman made guest appearances on V.I.P. in the episode "48+1⁄2 Hours", and as a series regular on Greg the Bunny.
2003: School of Rock
In 2003, Sarah Silverman acted in the movie School of Rock.
2005: Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic Release
In 2005, Sarah Silverman released her concert film, Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic.
February 2007: The Sarah Silverman Program Debut
In February 2007, The Sarah Silverman Program, a television sitcom starring Sarah Silverman, debuted on Comedy Central.
June 2007: MTV Movie Awards Hosting
In June 2007, Sarah Silverman hosted the MTV Movie Awards, making controversial comments about Paris Hilton.
September 2007: MTV Video Music Awards Appearance
In September 2007, Sarah Silverman appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards, mocking Britney Spears' comeback performance.
2007: The Sarah Silverman Program Premiere
In 2007, The Sarah Silverman Program, starring and produced by Sarah Silverman, premiered on Comedy Central.
January 2008: "I'm Fucking Matt Damon" Video
In January 2008, Sarah Silverman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to show a video called "I'm Fucking Matt Damon", a duet with Matt Damon about having an affair behind Kimmel's back.
September 13, 2008: Creative Arts Emmy Award
On September 13, 2008, Sarah Silverman won a Creative Arts Emmy Award for writing the song "I'm Fucking Matt Damon".
2009: Appeared in Strange Powers documentary
In 2009, Sarah Silverman appeared in Strange Powers, a documentary about Stephin Merritt and his band The Magnetic Fields.
April 2010: Publication of "The Bedwetter" Autobiography
In April 2010, Sarah Silverman's autobiography, titled "The Bedwetter", was published, exploring the subject of bedwetting as well as other personal stories from her life.
2010: The Bedwetter Autobiography Release
In 2010, Sarah Silverman released her autobiography, The Bedwetter.
2010: Publication of The Bedwetter
In 2010, Sarah Silverman's comic memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee, was published.
2010: The Sarah Silverman Program Ended
In 2010, The Sarah Silverman Program concluded its run on Comedy Central.
2011: Take This Waltz
In 2011, Sarah Silverman starred in the film Take This Waltz.
2012: Susan in 313 Pilot
In 2012, Sarah Silverman starred in a pilot for NBC called Susan in 313, which was ordered for the 2012-2013 season but ultimately not picked up.
2012: Wreck-It Ralph
In 2012, Sarah Silverman voiced Vanellope von Schweetz in Wreck-It Ralph.
2012: Voicing Vanellope von Schweetz in Wreck-It Ralph
In 2012, Sarah Silverman voiced Vanellope von Schweetz in the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph.
2012: Take This Waltz Distribution
In summer 2012, Take This Waltz, starring Sarah Silverman, was picked up by Magnolia for U.S. distribution.
March 10, 2013: Jash Channel Premiere
On March 10, 2013, the Jash comedy channel, co-created by Sarah Silverman, premiered online.
2013: HBO Announces Silverman to Star in "People in New Jersey" Pilot
In 2013, HBO announced that Sarah Silverman would star alongside Patti LuPone and Topher Grace in the situation comedy pilot "People in New Jersey," which was produced by Lorne Michaels of SNL. However, the pilot was not picked up for a series order.
2013: Susan in 313 Not Picked Up
In 2013, the pilot for the NBC show Susan in 313, starring Sarah Silverman, was not picked up for the season.
May 30, 2014: A Million Ways to Die in the West Release
On May 30, 2014, A Million Ways to Die in the West, starring Sarah Silverman, was released.
2014: A Million Ways to Die in the West
In 2014, Sarah Silverman acted in the movie A Million Ways to Die in the West.
September 2015: Signed Open Letter for Women's Focus in Development
In September 2015, Sarah Silverman signed an open letter collected by the ONE Campaign, addressed to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urging them to prioritize women in development funding as they headed the G7 in Germany and the African Union in Ethiopia, respectively, prior to a UN summit.
2015: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
In 2015, Sarah Silverman was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her lead role in I Smile Back.
2015: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for President
In 2015, leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, Sarah Silverman endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States, saying: "He says what he means and he means what he says and he's not for sale."
2015: Silverman Considered for Voice Acting Role in RWBY's Volume 2
In 2015, prior to the premiere of RWBY's Volume 2, the show's staff considered Sarah Silverman for the voice acting role of Neopolitan. However, according to the show's companion book, the voice acting role "never solidified."
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton at Democratic National Convention
In 2016, after initially supporting Sanders, Sarah Silverman spoke in support of Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. She urged Sanders supporters to back Clinton, saying: "To the 'Bernie or Bust' people, you're being ridiculous".
2017: Host of "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman"
From 2017 to 2018, Sarah Silverman hosted the Hulu streaming television late-night talk show "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman."
2017: Battle of the Sexes
In 2017, Sarah Silverman acted in the film Battle of the Sexes.
2018: Hosting "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman" Concludes
From 2017 to 2018, Sarah Silverman hosted the Hulu streaming television late-night talk show "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman."
2018: Ralph Breaks the Internet
In 2018, Sarah Silverman reprised her role as Vanellope von Schweetz in the sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet.
2018: End of I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman
In late 2018, Sarah Silverman's Hulu late-night talk show I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman ended.
October 10, 2019: Featured in "Laughing Matters" Documentary
On October 10, 2019, Sarah Silverman was featured in a 30-minute YouTube documentary called "Laughing Matters," created by SoulPancake in collaboration with Funny or Die, where a variety of comedians discussed mental health.
2019: Fired From Film Due to Resurfaced Blackface Sketch
Sarah Silverman said in 2019 that a resurfaced still from the 2007 blackface sketch of "The Sarah Silverman Program" had recently caused her to be fired from an unnamed film.
September 23, 2020: Encouraged Voter ID Education
On September 23, 2020, Sarah Silverman encouraged her Instagram followers to contact VoteRiders, a voter ID education organization, to ensure they had the necessary ID to vote.
October 2020: Launch of "The Sarah Silverman Podcast"
In October 2020, after being unable to do stand-up shows during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah Silverman launched "The Sarah Silverman Podcast." In the podcast, she discusses topics ranging from her personal life to societal issues, politics, and current events, as well as responding to listener call-ins.
2020: Endorsed Bernie Sanders Again
In 2020, Sarah Silverman again endorsed Bernie Sanders and campaigned for him for the US presidential election.
July 10, 2022: "The Bedwetter" Musical Run Concludes
In 2022, Sarah Silverman adapted "The Bedwetter" into an off-Broadway musical, for which she wrote the book and lyrics. The production premiered at the Atlantic Theatre Company's Linda Gross Theatre and ran from April 30 through July 10, 2022. Silverman received Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for her work.
2022: The Bedwetter Musical Adaptation
In 2022, Sarah Silverman adapted her autobiography The Bedwetter into an off-Broadway musical.
2023: Premiere of "Someone You Love" Comedy Special
In 2023, Sarah Silverman's hour-long stand-up comedy special, "Someone You Love", premiered on the HBO streaming service Max. The special, filmed at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, debuted her new song, "Something to Tell You", and received a Golden Globe nomination, and won the Writers Guild of American Award for Outstanding Comedy/Variety Special.
February 2024: Hosting "Stupid Pet Tricks" Begins
In February 2024, Sarah Silverman began hosting "Stupid Pet Tricks," a TV series on TBS. This comedy variety show is based on David Letterman's popular segment on his "The Late Show with David Letterman". The series give pet owners a chance to showcase their own pet's silly antics, and will have a ten-episode first season.
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