Born Name:  Judy Gold

Born Date:  November 15, 1962

Born Place:  Clark, New Jersey

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Occupations:  Stand-up comedian, actor, television writer, producer, author, podcaster, activist

Brief Biography:  Judy Gold is known for her 6'2" stature, bold comedic style, and extensive work in television and theater. She is a two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner for her writing and production work on The Rosie O'Donnell Show.

Education: Graduated from Rutgers University in 1984.Start in
Comedy: Started doing stand-up in 1981 while in college, eventually becoming a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York in the 1980s.Influences: Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, and Totie Fields.

Key Achievements and Shows:
Solo Shows: She received a Drama Desk nomination for her acclaimed Off-Broadway show, 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother. She also wrote and starred in The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom and Yes, I Can Say That!, directed by BD Wong.
Television Specials: Her comedy specials have aired on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO.
Podcast: Hosted the weekly podcast Kill Me Now with Judy Gold.
Author: Published the book Yes I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble (2020).

Television and Film Work:
Gold has a extensive resume of guest appearances and recurring roles, including:
Recent Credits: Better Things, City on a Hill, The First Lady, Extrapolations, and Search Party.
Appearances: The View, The Tonight Show, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Documentaries: Featured in Hysterical (Hulu) and OUTSTANDING: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix).