What Is Sandra Bernhard's Net Worth?
Sandra Bernhard is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer with a net worth of $5 million. Rising to fame in the 1970s, she became known for her edgy stand-up comedy routines, which frequently critiqued American celebrity culture and politics.
Sandra Bernhard's Notable Roles
Bernhard is widely recognized for her roles as Nancy Bartlett on ABC's Roseanne (1991–1997; 2018) and Judy Kubrak on FX's Pose (2018–2021). She has also released numerous albums, including Without You I'm Nothing (1989), I'm Still Here… Damn It! (1998), and Everything Bad & Beautiful (2006).
Acting Credits
Bernhard's career features over 90 acting credits, including films like The King of Comedy (1982), Hudson Hawk (1991), and Playing Mona Lisa (2000), and TV series such as The Richard Pryor Show (1977) and The L Word (2005). She produced the TV movie Sandra After Dark and co-writing and starring in Without You I'm Nothing (1990). Additionally, Sandra has authored several books, including Confessions of a Pretty Lady (1988) and May I Kiss You on the Lips, Miss Sandra? (1998). In 2004, Comedy Central ranked her #97 on its 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of all Time list.
Early Life
Sandra Gail Bernhard was born on June 6, 1955, in Flint, Michigan. Raised in a Conservative Jewish family, she moved to Arizona at age 10 and graduated from Scottsdale's Saguaro High School in 1973.
Career
At 19, Bernhard moved to Los Angeles and worked as a manicurist. Her breakthrough came when Richard Pryor cast her on The Richard Pryor Show in 1977. Following this, she appeared in films like Shogun Assassin (1980) and Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams (1981). Throughout the early 80s, she became a regular guest on shows like The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman.
Transition to Film
Bernhard's performance as Masha in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy (1982) earned her the National Society of Film Critics Award. She followed up with roles in The House of God (1984) and Track 29 (1988), and debuted her first one-woman show, I'm Your Woman (1985).
Friendship with Madonna and Later Roles
During the '80s, Bernhard befriended Madonna and appeared in her documentary Truth or Dare (1991). She earned praise for her role as Nancy Bartlett in Roseanne (1991–1997) and later roles in Will & Grace (2001–2002) and 2 Broke Girls (2015).
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Personal Life
Sandra Bernhard, a bisexual, has been in a long-term relationship with Sara Switzer since 2000. She has a daughter, Cicely Yasin Bernhard, born on July 4, 1998. A vocal advocate for women's rights and equality, Sandra has been involved in numerous controversies, including comments about Sarah Palin during her one-woman show.
Awards and Nominations
Bernhard won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress for The King of Comedy in 1984. She was honored with the Davidson/Valentini Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in 2002 and received an Artistic Achievement Award at the 2006 Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Sandra has also received nominations for her roles in Highlander (1997) and Pose (2019), with the Pose cast receiving a nomination for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series at the 2021 Pena de Prata.
