Tracey Ullman is an accomplished English-American actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, director, author, and businesswoman.
Born in England, Tracey Ullman holds dual British and American citizenship. Her diverse heritage and international career have enabled her to connect with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ullman began her entertainment career in the United Kingdom with appearances on popular British television sketch comedy shows. She was featured in A Kick Up the Eighties alongside Rik Mayall and Miriam Margolyes, and gained further recognition on Three of a Kind with Lenny Henry and David Copperfield.
She also made a memorable appearance as Candice Valentine in the sitcom Girls on Top, which starred Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. In addition to her acting work, Ullman briefly pursued a singing career in the early 1980s, achieving success with several charting singles in the UK.
Ullman moved to the United States in the mid-1980s, where she launched The Tracey Ullman Show, which aired from 1987 to 1990 on the then-fledgling Fox network. The show was notable not only for showcasing her wide-ranging comedic talent but also for launching the animated shorts that eventually became The Simpsons.
Her success with the series earned her critical acclaim and multiple awards, solidifying her reputation in American television.
Following the success of her first series, Ullman collaborated with HBO to produce Tracey Takes On..., a sketch comedy show that ran from 1996 to 1999. The series explored various themes and characters, further highlighting her versatility as a performer. It earned multiple Emmy Awards and broadened her fan base in the United States.
In 2008, she launched another Emmy-nominated series, Tracey Ullman's State of the Union, on Showtime. The show aired until 2010 and featured a satirical look at American life, with Ullman impersonating a range of public figures and fictional characters.
In addition to her television work, Ullman has had roles in several feature films, including Small Time Crooks, I Love You to Death, and Into the Woods. Her performances have been praised for their wit and emotional range.
Tracey Ullman was the first British woman to be offered her own sketch comedy show in both the UK and the U.S., a testament to her skill and international appeal. Her career has spanned decades, and she continues to be recognized as a trailblazer in comedy and television.
| Birth Date: | 30 Dec, 1959 |
| Age: | 60 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Slough |
| residence: | London |
| Education: | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Gender: | Female |
| Spouse: | Allan McKeown[1983-2013] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 80 million |
