She is widely known not only as an actress, but a voice artist, standup comedian, author and screenwriter as well. Slate first met liedman in 2000 while attending columbia university. Slate also wrote a marcelthemed childrens book that was released on november 1, 2011. Jan 21, 2020 jenny slate agehow old is jenny slate.
She met gabe liedman at college and he turned into jennys comedy partner. People had approached me like, would you like to write some humorous blahblahblahs. Anchored by a breakout performance from jenny slate, obvious child is a winning discovery, packed tight with raw, energetic comedy and moments of poignant human honesty. When gabe liedman, my comedy partner, and i first started doing. Jenny slate and gabe liedman explain whats wrong with books. Jenny slate bio, age, husband, family, net worth, movies, tv. Jenny slate speakers bureau and booking agent info. Download the occasional now to see the next new bestie x bestie. Jenny slate and gabe liedman qv in brooklyn, new york on july 10, 2007 jenny slate at the 2014 obvious child qv premiere jenny slate performing with gabe liedman qv on july 11, 2007.
Gabe liedman funny joke greatest jokes video series. The family still owns the 1898 colonial in the boston suburbs. Obvious child is the story of unapologetic brooklyn comedian donna stern jenny slate, a twentysomething loose cannon who gets dumped, fired and pregnant in quick succession. After making a memorable appearance on late night with jimmy. Seven reasons to love obvious childs jenny slate film the. Shop movies starring jenny slate on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. Gaby hoffman is terrific as always, and her scenes with slate make the movie. Aug 01, 2011 the third cohost is gabe liedman, a curlyhaired man with large round glasses who makes much of his homosexual orientation, and whom slate calls her comedy partner and nonsexual life partner.
Slate went on to study literature at columbia university, and came up in the early aughts in the alternative comedy scene, performing standup alongside comedian gabe. Id rather be broke and moving back in with my parents than having to work with somebody who. Seven reasons to love obvious childs jenny slate film. Adapted from gillian robespierres own short film of the same name, obvious child stars jenny slate as donna stern, an aspiring standup comic in her late twenties who regularly performs at a brooklyn bar on openmic nights when theres no cover charge. Jenny slates book little weirds is an intentional departure from her. They started their careers as a procomedians with their very own live standup shows called big terrific.
As the story opens, donna gets dumped by her boyfriend supposedly for talking about their relationship too much in her act and loses her day. Jenny slate is a human woman who is a comedian, film and tv actress, and the voice and cocreator of the short film and picture books about marcel the shell with shoes on. Because jenny slate proved theres life after snl gq. This is drawn from a conversation with jenny slate, recurring actor on the. Theyre heavythe shit in them is dumb the millions future depends on your support. The only piece of fiction in jenny slates new book, little weirds, describes a love that grew old in an unairconditioned house by the atlantic ocean. Jenny slate, gabe liedman, and max silvestri on the state of. She has played monalisa saperstein on parks and recreation and was the cocreator of the marcel the shell with shoes on short films and childrens book series. Jenny sarah slate is an american comedian, actress, and author. Her work with liedman lead to a 2009 solo show, jenny slate. When they tell stories about their life, donna gets a little more personal than jenny. Comedians jenny slate, gabe liedman and max silvestri bring big.
Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide. She met gabe liedman at college and he turned into. Watch jenny slate and gabe liedman in the hilarious return of. Marcel now has over 22m views, a sequel and a picture book. Jenny slate and gabe liedman ask what is wrong with books. Jenny slate confused astronomy and astrology in college late night with seth meyers duration. Watch jenny slate and gabe liedman in the hilarious return of bestie x bestie. I dont know how jenny slate and gabe liedman do it, but i could watch these two people sit around and make silly jokes and laugh at each. Watch jenny slate and gabe liedman in bestie by bestie vulture. Dead millionaire, which lead to her successful snl audition. Milton native jenny slate and her dad just wrote a book about her childhood home.
There are more reasons to love jenny slate than we can possibly list, but here are a few. She is an actress and writer, known for zootopia 2016, obvious child 2014 and the secret life of pets 2016. Enjoy the best jenny slate quotes page 2 at brainyquote. Gabe liedman and jenny slate, a night with gabe and jenny. Jenny sarah slate born march 25, 1982 is an american actress, comedian and author.
Liedman recently said farewell to big terrific, the recurring brooklyn comedy show he has cohosted with. She is an actress and writer, known for zootopia 2016, obvious child 2014 and the secret life of pets. Snl star and her comedy partner gabe liedman screen at their weekly stand up show, gabe and jenny wonder. It was freshman year of college, and we were both trying out for the improv troupe, liedman said in a phone conversation.
I think that pot is good for some peoples comedy, for sure. Jenny sarah slate was born on the 25th march 1982, in milton, massachusetts, usa. Comic jenny slate has starred in varying roles over the years from a famously. Jenny sarah slate born march 25, 1982 is an american actress, comedian, and author. Jenny slate height weight body statistics biography. Dont mourn jenny slates departure from saturday night livetoo muchshe and comedy partner gabe liedman have taken their gag normally saved for the stage at their big terrific comedy show and. These pictures of me were taken by luke fontana and i am gr8ful.
Their live standup shows with max silvestri titled big terrific were named best new variety show of 2008 by time out new york. A twentysomething comediennes unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time. Jenny slate wiki, bio, age, engage, tv show, movie, book. Big terrific features the standup comedy stylings of, from left, gabe liedman, max silvestri and jenny slate. I dont know how jenny slate and gabe liedman do it, but i could watch these two people sit around and make silly. Jenny slate was born on march 25, 1982, in milton, massachusetts, the usa as jenny sarah slate. Its an unflinching look about mistakes, friendships, and finding ones way. Together, the two wrote and starred in web shorts for their site. Nov 09, 2010 gabe liedman and jenny slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic lifepartners. Jenny slate height weight body statistics biography healthy. Talking obvious child and alternative footwear with jenny.
With jenny slate, jake lacy, gaby hoffmann, gabe liedman. Jake lacey is also very good in a key supporting role. Oct 26, 2017 in 2008, comedians jenny slate, gabe liedman and max silvestri began cohosting big terrific, a free weekly standup show in brooklyn that would often feature guest sets by some of the. It is about best friends and what said best friends think about books, and it makes me wonder just why the hell jenny. Obvious child nonusa format pal region 4 import australia. Jenny revealed that as soon as she entered college, she quickly changed from a. Jenny slate and gabe liedman return for another round of bestie. Obvious child by gillian robespierre gillian robespierre.
Heres a new video from gabe liedman and recent snl casualty jenny slate. Nov 03, 2016 milton native jenny slate and her dad just wrote a book about her childhood home. So, for stoner week, vulture asked comedians jenny slate, gabe liedman, and max silvestri to talk about the current state of pot in comedy, whether or not they write andor perform high, and what. Jenny has also appeared on snl, parks and recreation, bobs burgers, the kroll show, house of lies and hello ladies. He has been married to daniel zomparelli since june 10, 2017. Liedman recently said farewell to big terrific, the recurring brooklyn comedy show he has cohosted with jenny slate and max silvestri since 2008. Jenny slate has refused to be pigeonholed in her comedy, from the controversial film obvious child to the quirky youtube series marcel the shell. Snl star and her comedy partner gabe liedman screen at their weekly standup show, gabe and jenny wonder. Big terrific, in williamsburg with her friends gabe liedman and max silvestri.
Gabe liedman and jenny slate are a writing team, performing duo, and platonic lifepartners. Jenny slate started her entertainment career as a comic in 2005. Jenny slate wiki, bio, age, engage, tv show, movie, book and. In 2008, comedians jenny slate, gabe liedman and max silvestri began cohosting big terrific, a free weekly standup show in brooklyn that would often feature guest sets by some of the. Erik tannercontour by getty images j enny slate, 35, is an american comedian. Slate was born in milton, massachusetts in 1982 to poet and businessman ron slate who worked for the emc corporation where he was vice president in charge of global communications. She is perhaps best known for her role as donna stern. Jenny slate creates comedy that smart women want to watch. Jenny slate is an acclaimed actress, writer, and standup comedian best known for her critics choice award winning performance in obvious child. If gabe did not truly express that i was worth a look, i wouldnt have had so much joy in my initial foray into performing. Big terrific, in williamsburg with her friends gabe liedman and. Gabe liedman, jake lacy, jenny slate, gaby hoffmann, gillian robespierre. They have mediumok personalities and neither one eats bugs. Jenny slate, gabe liedman, and max silvestri on the end of their weekly comedy show, big terrific.
Jenny slate, gabe liedman, and max silvestri on the state. Slate with comedy partner gabe liedman in 2007 slate was a regular commentator on many vh1 talking head commentary programs. Mar 08, 2017 jenny slate confused astronomy and astrology in college late night with seth meyers duration. Jenny slate bio, age, husband, family, net worth, movies. Oct 23, 2019 slate went on to study literature at columbia university, and came up in the early aughts in the alternative comedy scene, performing standup alongside comedian gabe liedman. I think well look back on lena dunham as one of our most important innovators.
Jennifer kim, gaby hoffmann, gabe liedman, emily tremaine, stacey sargeant, suzanne lenz, jacob lacy, maciek jasik, jenny slate. The third cohost is gabe liedman, a curlyhaired man with large round glasses who makes much of his homosexual orientation, and whom slate calls her. Gabe liedman is a writer and producer, known for pen15 2019, brooklyn ninenine 20 and broad city 2014. Quotations by jenny slate, american actress, born march 25, 1982. Jenny slates book little weirds is an intentional departure from her onscreen work. Better at cracking jokes about her flatulence and the contents of her knickers in her weekly standup routine than doing her taxes, donna has a lot of growing up to do. Jenny slate is an actress, comedian and author known for parks and recreation, big mouth, the secret life of pets, zootopia, marcel the shell and more. Writerdirector gillian robespierre handles the topic of donnas unwanted pregnancy with a refreshing matteroffactness rarely seen onscreen.
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