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<p>Amy Schumer, born <a href="/biography/amy-schumer">Amy Beth Schumer</a> on June 1, 1981, in Manhattan, New York City, is a prominent stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Her father, Gordon Schumer, was the founder of a baby furniture company, and her mother, Sandra, was originally Protestant before converting to Judaism. Amy was raised alongside her younger sister, Kimberly, a producer and comedy writer, and her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Stein">brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Stein">Jason Stein</a>, who is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Stein">musician</a>. The family faced difficult times when her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and later declared bankruptcy, leading to the divorce of her parents.</p>

<h2>Education and Early Interests</h2>

<p>Schumer grew up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, and attended South Side High School, where she graduated in 1999. Known for her comedic flair even then, she was voted both "Class Clown" and "Teacher’s Worst Nightmare." She also studied at Central Synagogue’s Hebrew School in Nassau County. Pursuing her interest in performing arts, she attended Towson University in Maryland, majoring in theater and earning her degree in 2003. She continued her training at the William Esper Studio in New York for two years while working as a waitress and bartender to support herself.</p>

<h2>Stand-Up Comedy and Career Breakthrough</h2>

<p>Schumer began performing stand-up comedy on June 1, 2004, making her debut at Gotham Comedy Club in New York. She later appeared on the television series Live at Gotham. Her national breakthrough came as a finalist on the reality competition Last Comic Standing in 2007, where she placed fourth. This launched a series of television appearances, including co-starring in Comedy Central’s Reality Bites Back in 2008 and becoming part of the Butterfinger advertising campaign in 2009.</p>

<p>From 2007 to 2012, Schumer appeared as a recurring guest on the Fox News panel show Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld. She premiered her half-hour Comedy Central Presents special on April 2, 2010. In 2015, she gained widespread recognition for her satirical sketch series Inside Amy Schumer, which won a Peabody Award and earned multiple Emmy nominations.</p>

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<h2>Mainstream Success and Influence</h2>

<p>Schumer's career soared in 2015 with the release of Trainwreck, a feature film which she wrote and starred in. The film was both a box office and critical success, marking her arrival as a mainstream comedic voice. The same year, she was named one of Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People" and was featured in <a href="/biography/barbara-walters">Barbara Walters</a>’ annual list of "10 Most Fascinating People."</p>

<p>She is recognized for tackling themes like gender politics, body image, and social norms within her comedy, often described as blending subversive feminism with sharp wit. Following the 2015 shooting during a screening of Trainwreck in Lafayette, Louisiana, Schumer became an advocate for gun control and increased funding for mental health initiatives.</p>

<h2>Television and Film Appearances</h2>

<p>Over the years, Schumer has appeared in a wide range of television shows, including Saturday Night Live, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman">BoJack Horseman</a>, Girls, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delocated">Delocated</a>, Louie, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, and Comedy Central Roasts of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Sheen">Charlie Sheen</a> and <a href="/biography/roseanne-barr">Roseanne Barr</a>. Other notable appearances include Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, and her self-titled special, Amy Schumer: Mostly Sex Stuff.</p>

<p>Her film credits include Trainwreck, Thank You for Your Service, I Feel Pretty, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Price Check, Sleepwalk with Me, and Sense Memory. These roles highlighted her versatility and broadened her audience beyond stand-up comedy.</p>

<h2>Awards and Nominations</h2>

<p>Throughout her career, Amy Schumer has been nominated for approximately 26 awards and has won 9. These honors reflect her influence in both the comedy and entertainment industries, including an Emmy Award for her work on Inside Amy Schumer.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>

<p>Schumer has had notable relationships, including a brief one with professional <a href="/biography/dolph-ziggler">wrestler</a> <a href="/biography/dolph-ziggler">Nick Nemeth</a>, known by his ring name <a href="/biography/dolph-ziggler">Dolph Ziggler</a>. In 2016, she was in a relationship with Ben Hanisch, a Chicago-based furniture designer. As of recent estimates, Amy Schumer's net worth is approximately $45 million, significantly higher than earlier public reports.</p>

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