Amber Ruffin is a multifaceted personality, exceling as a writer, executive producer, and host of the critically acclaimed series The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, which has garnered numerous Emmy and WGA Award nominations.
As a writer and performer for NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers," Ruffin has earned additional Emmy and WGA Award nominations, solidifying her position as a talented and innovative force in the industry.
Ruffin made history as the first African American female to write for a late-night network talk show in the United States, a groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps.
Her impressive resume also includes writing and performing on Comedy Central's "Detroiters" and serving as a regular narrator on the cabler's popular series "Drunk History."
Prior to her success in television, Ruffin honed her craft as a performer at esteemed comedy institutions such as Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, the iO Theater, and the Second City in Chicago.
In addition to her television work, Ruffin has also made significant contributions to the world of awards shows, serving as a writer/performer for the 2018 and 2019 Golden Globe Awards and writing for the critically acclaimed series "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
Ruffin is also a published author, having co-written the New York Times bestselling book "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories of Racism" with her sister Lacey Lamar, published by Grand Central Publishing.
Furthermore, Ruffin is currently co-writing the Broadway musical "Some Like it Hot," which is set to premiere in 2022, cementing her status as a talented and versatile creative force in the entertainment industry.
In recognition of her remarkable achievements, Ruffin was named to the 2021 TIME100 Next List, TIME's prestigious list of the next 100 most influential people in the world.
