Sandra Bernhard is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. She gained prominence in the 1980s with her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy (1983). Bernhard is also widely recognized for her role as Nancy Bartlett on the hit sitcom Roseanne (1991–1997, 2018). A trailblazing stand-up comedian, she has performed numerous one-woman shows, most notably Without You I’m Nothing, which was later adapted into a film in 1990. Bernhard has appeared on various television series, including a recurring role on Pose (2018–2021).