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
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2022). "Comedian Leanne Morgan Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS. May 17, 2023.
  3. "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS NewsHour. May 17, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. "Leanne Morgan | Actress, Standup Comedy, Author". Leanne Morgan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  6. "Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause". NPR. July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  7. "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.
  8. "United Talent Agency : Leanne Morgan".
  9. "Leanne Morgan Nabs First Netflix Comedy Special". March 20, 2023.
  10. 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)
  11. 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.
  12. "Comedian Leanne Morgan is the Hilarious Southern Mom Friend We All Need". May 2, 2023.
  13. "Leanne Morgan". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  14. "Leanne Morgan: Humor with a Heart". Forbes.
  15. Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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