Amanda Seales

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Amanda Seales
Born	Amanda Ingrid Seales Birth date -1st March 1966 Inglewood, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	SUNY Purchase, Columbia University
Occupation	Comedian, actress, writer, producer
Years active	1993–present
Known for	Insecure, The Real

Amanda Ingrid Seales (born July 1, 1981) is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for her role as Tiffany DuBois on the HBO series Insecure and as a former co-host on the syndicated daytime talk show The Real.

Early life and education

Amanda Seales was born in Inglewood, California, and later moved to Orlando, Florida, where she attended Dr. Phillips High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in African-American studies from SUNY Purchase and a master's degree in African-American studies with a concentration in Hip hop studies from Columbia University.

Career

Early career

Seales began her career in the entertainment industry as a child, appearing on the Nickelodeon series My Brother and Me in 1994. She later transitioned to music, performing under the stage name "Amanda Diva" and releasing several EPs.

Comedy and acting

Seales gained prominence as a stand-up comedian, performing at various comedy clubs and festivals. Her big break came with her role as Tiffany DuBois on the HBO series Insecure, which premiered in 2016. Her performance on the show was widely praised, and she became a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.

In addition to her work on Insecure, Seales has appeared in several other television shows and films, including Black-ish, The Big Bang Theory, and Bring It On: All or Nothing.

Hosting and other ventures

In 2019, Seales joined the cast of the daytime talk show The Real as a co-host, a position she held until 2020. She has also hosted her own comedy special, I Be Knowin', on HBO and created the podcast Small Doses, where she discusses various social and cultural issues.

Seales is also known for her activism and advocacy, particularly in the areas of racial justice and gender equality. She frequently uses her platform to speak out on these issues and has been involved in various campaigns and initiatives.

Personal life

Seales is known for her outspoken personality and her commitment to social justice. She continues to be active in the entertainment industry and remains a prominent voice in discussions about race and gender in America.

Filmography

Film

• Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)
• Dumbbells (2014)

Television

• My Brother and Me (1994)
• Insecure (2016–2021)
• The Real (2019–2020)
• Black-ish (2018)
• The Big Bang Theory (2019)

See also

• List of comedians
• List of African-American actors