Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan is an American standup comedian, actress, and author.[1] She released her first Netflix comedy special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, in 2023.
Early life and education
Morgan grew up in Middle Tennessee in a farming family.[2] She attended the University of Tennessee and graduated with a degree in Child and Family Studies.[3]
Career
To stay busy after having her first baby, Morgan began working as a jewelry saleswoman.[2][4][5] While making door-to-door sales, she began talking about motherhood and making jokes with clients who related to her jokes and eventually began booking her for comedy gigs.[2][6]
Morgan's first comedy special on YouTube reached over 50 million views by 2023.[2] Her Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, reached the top 10 comedy specials on the platform.[2][7]
She is managed by Levity Talent and represented by United Talent Agency.[8][9]
Actor
Morgan will appear in You’re Cordially Invited, a wedding comedy for Amazon Studio, alongside Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.[10][11]
Morgan is writing a book titled What in the World? Observations about Motherhood, Marriage, and Middle Age From A Woman Who's Loved and Hated It All, which is set to be published in 2024.[12][13]
Personal life
Morgan is married to Chuck, whom she met at the University of Tennessee.[2][8] After getting married, they moved to Bean Station, where Chuck owned and operated a used mobile home business.[2] Morgan and her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee.[2][8] She and her husband have three children and two grandchildren.[14][15]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2022). "Comedian Leanne Morgan Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS. May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS NewsHour. May 17, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Heller, Karen (May 10, 2023). "'Y'all are precious': Gen X Southern moms are what works in comedy now". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan | Actress, Standup Comedy, Author". Leanne Morgan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause". NPR. July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Watch TODAY Clip: Leanne Morgan on starting stand-up later in life, first Netflix special - NBC.com". Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via www.nbc.com.
- ^ a b c "United Talent Agency : Leanne Morgan".
- ^ "Leanne Morgan Nabs First Netflix Comedy Special". March 20, 2023.
- ^ Derschowitz, Jenelle Riley,Paul Plunkett,Charna Flam,Nick Clement,Courtney Howard,Jessica; Riley, Jenelle; Plunkett, Paul; Flam, Charna; Clement, Nick; Howard, Courtney; Derschowitz, Jessica (July 19, 2023). "Zarna Garg, Leanne Morgan, Brian Simpson Among Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2023". Variety. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Watel, Stephanie (May 2, 2023). "You're Cordially Invited Adds More Cast To Prime Video's Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon Wedding Comedy". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Comedian Leanne Morgan is the Hilarious Southern Mom Friend We All Need". May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan: Humor with a Heart". Forbes.
- ^ Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.