Amanda Seales

Amanda Seales
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Born
Amanda Ingrid Seales

(1981-07-01) July 1, 1981
EducationState University of New York, Purchase (BA)
Columbia University (MA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • poet
  • media personality
  • activist
  • podcaster
  • author
Years active1992–present
Comedy career
Medium
GenreStand-up comedy
Websiteamandaseales.com

Amanda Ingrid Seales (born July 1, 1981), formerly known by the stage names Amanda Diva and Mendacious D, is a Grenadian-American actress. From 2017 to 2021, she starred in the HBO comedy series Insecure. In 2019, HBO released her first stand-up comedy special, I Be Knowin. Then, in 2020, Seales launched Smart Funny & Black, a comedy gameshow that showcases Black culture, history, and experience. Seales was also one of the co-hosts of the syndicated daytime talk show, The Real.