Bernie Sanders: Bernie Sanders. Actor: My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception. Bernie Sanders was born on 8 September 1941 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999), The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel (2020) and FOX News Tonight (2016). He has been married to Jane Sanders since 28 May 1988. He was previously married to Deborah Shiling.