Amy Schumer is an American comedian. She was born in New York City and began her comedy career in an off-Broadway role after graduating college. Her big break came in 2004, when she began performing at Gotham Comedy Club. Her comedy show, Inside Amy Schumer, launched in 2013, to critical acclaim. She is also an actress and has appeared in comedies including Trainwreck and I Feel Pretty. In 2018, she received a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut. She is married to chef Chris Fischer – they have one son.