Amanda Seales

Amanda Seales
Seales in 2019
Born
Amanda Ingrid Seales

(1981-07-01) July 1, 1981 (age 43)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
EducationState University of New York, Purchase (BA)
Columbia University (MA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • poet
  • media personality
  • activist
  • podcaster
  • author
Years active1992–present
Comedy career
Medium
GenresStand-up comedy
Websiteamandaseales.com

Amanda Ingrid Seales (born July 1, 1981), formerly known by the stage name Amanda Diva, is an American actress, author, activist, singer, media personality, podcaster, comedian and poet. From 2017 to 2021, she starred in the HBO comedy series Insecure. In 2019, HBO released her first stand-up comedy special I Be Knowin.[1] Then, in 2020, Seales launched Smart Funny & Black, a comedy gameshow that showcases Black culture, history, and experience.[2] Seales was also one of the co-hosts of the syndicated daytime talk show, The Real.[3]

  1. ^ Williams, Janaya; Martin, Michel. "'Insecure' Star Amanda Seales Takes The Stand-Up Stage In HBO's 'I Be Knowin". npr.org. NPR. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Zaino III, Nick A. "With 'Smart, Funny & Black,' Amanda Seales has created a showcase for 'ebony excellence'". bostonglobe.com. Boston Globe. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  3. ^ All Music Amanda Seales Biography