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 comedian, actress, and writer, recognized for her stand-up comedy and roles in television and film. She gained initial recognition as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live. Silverman is most notably 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 comedic style often involves satire and addressing controversial topics.
1992: Professional Standup Career
In 1992, Sarah Silverman started her professional standup career.
1993: Saturday Night Live
In 1993, Sarah Silverman joined Saturday Night Live as a writer and featured player.
1994: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 1994, Sarah Silverman concluded her time as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live after joining the show in 1993.
1996: The Larry Sanders Show Appearance
In 1996, Sarah Silverman appeared on The Larry Sanders Show, parodying her experience at SNL.
1996: Star Trek: Voyager Guest Appearance
In 1996, Sarah Silverman made a guest appearance on Star Trek: Voyager in the two-part 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 the Seinfeld episode "The Money."
1997: Who's the Caboose?
In 1997, Sarah Silverman starred in the film Who's the Caboose?, marking one of her early roles in film.
2002: V.I.P. and Greg the Bunny Appearances
In 2002, Sarah Silverman appeared on V.I.P. and became a series regular on Greg the Bunny, expanding her presence on television.
2003: School of Rock
In 2003, Sarah Silverman acted in the film School of Rock, adding to her acting credits.
2005: Jesus Is Magic Routine
In 2005, Sarah Silverman joked about killing Jesus in her "Jesus is Magic" routine, saying "I'm glad the Jews killed Jesus. I'd do it again!"
2005: Release of Jesus Is Magic
In 2005, Sarah Silverman released her concert film, Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic, based on her one-woman show.
February 2007: The Sarah Silverman Program Debut
In February 2007, The Sarah Silverman Program premiered on Comedy Central, showcasing a fictionalized version of Sarah Silverman's life.
June 2007: Controversy at MTV Movie Awards
During the MTV Movie Awards in June 2007, which she hosted, Sarah Silverman joked in her opening monologue about Paris Hilton going to jail for violating probation on an alcohol-related drunk-driving conviction, making Hilton – who was in the live audience – noticeably uncomfortable. She later apologized for the jokes.
June 2007: MTV Movie Awards Hosting
In June 2007, Sarah Silverman hosted the MTV Movie Awards, where she made controversial comments about Paris Hilton.
September 2007: MTV Video Music Awards Appearance
In September 2007, Sarah Silverman appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards and mocked Britney Spears' performance.
2007: The Sarah Silverman Program Debut
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! and presented the video "I'm Fucking Matt Damon", a duet with Matt Damon about an affair, which became a viral hit.
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: Appearance 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: Published Autobiography The Bedwetter
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: Publication of The Bedwetter
In 2010, Sarah Silverman published her comic memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee.
2010: The Bedwetter Autobiography Release
In 2010, Sarah Silverman released her autobiography, The Bedwetter, sharing personal stories and experiences.
2010: End of The Sarah Silverman Program
In 2010, The Sarah Silverman Program, which had been running since 2007 on Comedy Central, concluded.
2011: Take This Waltz
In 2011, Sarah Silverman appeared in the film Take This Waltz, showcasing her range as an actress.
September 20, 2012: Public Service Announcement
On September 20, 2012, Sarah Silverman released a public service announcement (PSA) criticizing new voter identification laws.
2012: Take This Waltz Distribution
In 2012, Magnolia Pictures picked up Take This Waltz, which stars Sarah Silverman, for U.S. distribution after its premiere in 2011.
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 Voice Acting
In 2012, Sarah Silverman voiced Vanellope von Schweetz in the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph, marking her entry into voice acting for major animated films.
2012: Voicing Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph
In 2012, Sarah Silverman voiced Vanellope von Schweetz, one of the main characters in Disney's animated film Wreck-It Ralph.
March 10, 2013: Jash Channel Premiere
On March 10, 2013, the YouTube comedy channel Jash, co-created by Sarah Silverman, premiered online.
2013: People in New Jersey Pilot
In 2013, HBO announced that Sarah Silverman would star in a situation comedy pilot called "People in New Jersey", alongside Patti LuPone and Topher Grace, produced by Lorne Michaels. However, the pilot was not picked up for a series order.
2013: Susan in 313 Not Picked Up
In 2013, the NBC pilot Susan in 313, starring Sarah Silverman, was not picked up for a full season despite initial interest.
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 as Ruth, was released.
2014: A Million Ways to Die in the West
In 2014, Sarah Silverman acted in A Million Ways to Die in the West, expanding her presence in comedy films.
September 2015: Signed Open Letter for Women's Development
In September 2015, Sarah Silverman signed an open letter which the ONE Campaign had been collecting signatures for; the letter was addressed to Angela Merkel and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, urging them to focus on women, as they served as the head of the G7 in Germany and the African Union in Ethiopia, respectively, which would start to set the priorities in development funding in advance of a main UN summit in September 2015 that would establish new development goals for a generation.
2015: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for President
In 2015, 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." She had previously introduced Sanders at a rally in Los Angeles, California that drew an audience of over 27,500 people.
2015: I Smile Back Nomination
In 2015, Sarah Silverman was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her lead role in the film I Smile Back.
2015: Potential Voice Acting Role for Neopolitan in RWBY
In 2015, before the second volume of RWBY's Volume 2 premiered, the show's staff had considered Sarah Silverman for the voice of Neopolitan. However, according to the show's companion book, the voice acting role "never solidified."
2016: Political Activism
During the 2016 United States presidential election, Sarah Silverman became increasingly politically active, initially supporting Bernie Sanders and later Hillary Clinton.
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton at Democratic National Convention
In 2016, after initially supporting Bernie Sanders, Sarah Silverman spoke in support of Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. In her convention speech, she urged other Sanders supporters to back Clinton and, later, amid boos from some Sanders supporters, said: "Can I just say? To the 'Bernie or Bust' people, you're being ridiculous".
2017: Hosting I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman
From 2017, 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 appeared in Battle of the Sexes, contributing to a film about a significant historical event.
2017: I Love You, America
In 2017, Sarah Silverman began hosting the Hulu 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 Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to Wreck-It Ralph.
2018: Reprising Role in Ralph Breaks the Internet
In 2018, Sarah Silverman reprised her role as Vanellope von Schweetz in the Wreck-It Ralph sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
2018: End of I Love You, America
In late 2018, Sarah Silverman's Hulu talk show, I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman, concluded.
2018: Hosting I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman
Until 2018, Sarah Silverman hosted the Hulu streaming television late-night talk show "I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman".
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. The documentary featured a variety of comedians discussing mental health.
2019: Fired from film due to resurfaced blackface still
In 2019, Sarah Silverman said that a resurfaced still from the 2007 sketch on "The Sarah Silverman Program" where she wore blackface had recently caused her to be fired from an unnamed film.
September 23, 2020: Encouraged Followers to Contact VoteRiders
On September 23, 2020, Sarah Silverman encouraged her Instagram followers to contact VoteRiders, a voter ID education organization, to make sure they have the necessary ID to vote.
October 2020: Launched The Sarah Silverman Podcast
In October 2020, Sarah Silverman launched "The Sarah Silverman Podcast", in which 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.
2021: Regret Over Britney Spears Remarks
In 2021, Sarah Silverman's 2007 monologue at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she mocked Britney Spears' "slutty clothes" and called her two sons "adorable mistakes", garnered renewed criticism shortly after the release of the documentary "Framing Britney Spears". In the wake of this, Silverman expressed regret over her remarks and claimed that she had not seen Spears' performance before taking the stage.
July 10, 2022: The Bedwetter Musical Run Ended
On July 10, 2022, the off-Broadway musical, "The Bedwetter", adapted by Sarah Silverman, concluded its run at the Atlantic Theatre Company's Linda Gross Theatre. The musical, for which Silverman wrote the book and lyrics, starred Caissie Levy and Bebe Neuwirth, and was directed by Anne Kauffman.
2022: The Bedwetter Off-Broadway Adaptation
In 2022, Sarah Silverman adapted her autobiography The Bedwetter into an off-Broadway musical.
2023: Someone You Love Premiered on Max
In 2023, Sarah Silverman's stand-up comedy special, "Someone You Love", premiered on the HBO streaming service Max. It was the first stand-up comedy special to premiere on Max. It was filmed at the Wilbur Theater in Boston, and debuted her new song, "Something to Tell You". The special received a Golden Globe nomination, and won the Writers Guild of American Award for Outstanding Comedy/Variety Special.
February 2024: Began hosting Stupid Pet Tricks on TBS
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. The show will have a ten-episode first season.
May 20, 2025: Postmortem Premiered on Netflix
On May 20, 2025, Sarah Silverman's stand-up special "Postmortem" premiered on Netflix. It largely dealt with Silverman grieving her parents, who died nine days apart in 2023. It was recorded at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
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