Tracey Ullman is an English actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, director, author, and businesswoman. She is best known for her television show, The Tracey Ullman Show, which ran from 1987 to 1990. She has also appeared in films such as I Love You to Death, Small Time Crooks, and A Dirty Shame. Ullman has won numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a BAFTA Award. She is also the recipient of a Golden Globe Award and a British Comedy Award. Ullman's stage name, Liv, is derived from her middle name, Olivia.