Sandra Bernhard Biography Sandra Bernhard was born on June 6, 1955, is an American comedian, singer, actress and author. She first gained attention in the late 1970s with her stand-up comedy in which she often bitterly critiques celebrity culture and political figures. Bernhard is number 97 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. Sandra Bernhard Bio On September 1... more.