Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

70 · Born: Jun 6, 1955

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJun 6, 1955 Flint, Michigan, USA
Parents
  • Jerome Bernhard
  • Jeanette Bernhard

Biography

Sandra Bernhard is a multifaceted performer, actress, singer, and author who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Her career has spanned decades, with notable appearances on various TV shows, including FX's "POSE" where she reprised her role as Nurse Judy Kubrack, and Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story: Apocalypse".

In addition to her television work, Bernhard is also a radio personality, hosting her weekly show "Sandyland" on Sirius XM's Radio Andy channel 102, which earned her a Gracie Award. She is a pioneer of the one-woman show, bringing a unique blend of cabaret, stand-up, rock-n-roll, and social commentary to her live performances.

Bernhard has performed numerous live stage shows, including "Without You I'm Nothing", "I'm Still Here, Dammit", "Everything Bad and Beautiful", and "#blessed", both on and off-Broadway. Her film credits include "The King of Comedy", "Track 29", "Hudson Hawk", "Dinner Rush", and the live performance film "Without You I'm Nothing".

Her extensive television credits include "Two Broke Girls", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "Broad City", "Difficult People", "You're the Worst", "The New Adventures of Old Christine", "Will & Grace", "The Sopranos", "The Larry Sanders Show", and "Roseanne". Bernhard has also released several music albums, including "I'm Your Woman", "Excuses for Bad Behavior", and "Whatever It Takes".

As an author, Bernhard has written three books: "May I Kiss You on the Lips, Miss Sandra?", "Confessions of a Pretty Lady", and "Love, Love and Love". With her impressive body of work, Bernhard continues to tour and perform, entertaining audiences with her unique blend of humor, wit, and charisma.

Career

2025
Out of Order
Out of Order as Judge Stevenson
2024
Babes
Babes as Dr. Shirley
69 Parts
69 Parts as The Landlady
2019
Pose
Pose as Judy Kubrak
2017
Secs & Execs
Secs & Execs as Kath Fairchild
2013
Diving Normal
Diving Normal as Carmella
2010
2009
Dare
Dare as Dr. Serena Mohr
2005
Searching for Bobby D
Searching for Bobby D as Sherri Dansen
The L Word
The L Word as Charlotte Birch
2004
The Easter Egg Adventure
The Easter Egg Adventure as Claralyne Cluck (voice)
2003
2001
Zoolander
Zoolander as Sandra Bernhard
2000
One Hell of a Guy
One Hell of a Guy as God (voice)
Dinner Rush
Dinner Rush as Jennifer Freely
Playing Mona Lisa
Playing Mona Lisa as Bibi Carlson
1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero as Cassandra (voice) (archive sound)
1998
Wrongfully Accused
Wrongfully Accused as Doctor Fridley
Plump Fiction
Plump Fiction as Bunny Roberts
Hercules
Hercules as Cassandra (voice)
1997
Lover Girl
Lover Girl as Marci Guerra / 'Angel'
1996
The Late Shift
The Late Shift as Sandra Bernhard
1995
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday as Frieda Debny
One Hundred and One Nights
One Hundred and One Nights as First Seeker (uncredited)
1994
Dallas Doll
Dallas Doll as Dallas Adair
Roseanne
Roseanne as Nancy
1991
Hudson Hawk
Hudson Hawk as Minerva Mayflower
1990
Without You I'm Nothing
Without You I'm Nothing as Sandra Bernhard
1988
Track 29
Track 29 as Nurse Stein
1986
The Whoopee Boys
The Whoopee Boys as Extra (uncredited)
1985
Follow That Bird
Follow That Bird as Grouch Waitress
1984
The House of God
The House of God as Angel Dutton
1981
Nice Dreams
Nice Dreams as Girl Nut
1980
Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin as Voice (voice)