Harry Ellsworth Sykes (father) Marion Louise Sykes (mother) Dave Hall (former husband) Alex Sykes (husband) Harry Sykes (brother) Lucas Claude Sykes (son) Olivia Lou Sykes (daughter)
Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is a stand-up comedian/actress. In Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Ice Age Collision Course, she voices Sid's Grandmother[1] She also voiced Chloe in Rio, Bessy in Barnyard and Back at the Barnyard, and Stella in Over The HedgeNot completely satisfied with her role with the NSA, Sykes began her stand-up career at a Coors Light Super Talent Showcase in Washington, DC, where she performed for the first time in front of a live audience in 1987.
She continued to hone her talents at local venues while at the NSA until 1992, when she moved to New York City. Working for the Hal Leonard publishing house, she edited a book entitled "Polyrhythms – The Musician's Guide", by Peter Magadini.Her first big break came when opening for Chris Rock at Caroline's Comedy Club.