Fan mail address
Jenny Slate
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Address information
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
(Talent and Literary Agency)
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Phone: (310) 285-9000
Jenny Slate, born March 25, 1982, in Milton, Massachusetts, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and author known for her versatile career in both television and film. Over the years, she has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved and distinctive voices, thanks to her combination of wit, charm, and heartfelt performances. Slate’s career spans across a range of genres, from comedy and drama to animation, and her work has earned her a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim.
Growing up in a creative family, Slate developed a love for performance early on. She attended Columbia University, where she earned a degree in literature, but her passion for acting led her to pursue an entertainment career. After college, Slate moved to New York City and began performing in comedy clubs, eventually finding success in the world of stand-up comedy. Her early comedy career featured a blend of personal anecdotes, observational humor, and quirky, often self-deprecating, characters. She became known for her offbeat comedic style, which would later inform much of her acting work.
Slate’s big break came in the mid-2000s when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2009. Though her time on the show was brief, lasting only one season, Slate made an impression with her unique comedic sensibility. Her most famous moment came from a sketch in which she accidentally swore on air, leading to an infamous viral moment. Although her tenure on SNL was short-lived, the exposure she gained on the show opened many doors in her career, leading to a variety of acting and voice-over opportunities.