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]

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.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2022). "Comedian Leanne Morgan Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "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. 1 2 3 "United Talent Agency : Leanne Morgan".
  9. ↑ "Leanne Morgan Nabs First Netflix Comedy Special". March 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Leanne Morgan: Humor with a Heart". Forbes.
  11. ↑ Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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