Leanne Morgan

comedian, national headlining tour Just Getting Started, feature film You're Cordially Invited, upcoming Netflix sitcom with Chuck Lorre, 2 upcoming Netflix stand-up specials, Forbes' 2023 50 Over 50 list

  • After 22 years in comedy, she has cemented herself as a must-watch comedian. She is back on the road with her 100+ show Just Getting Started tour with Outback Presents. She will make her TV acting debut in an untitled Netflix sitcom EP’d by top comedy showrunner Chuck Lorre. Netflix also picked up two more stand-up specials from her following the success of her first, LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023) that amassed more than 2.6 million viewers in only 6 days (making it the 6th most-watched Netflix special in 2023). She will star in Prime Video wedding comedy YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED premiering January 30th, 2025 opposite Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon. Her memoir WHAT IN THE WORLD?! debuts September 24th. She was named in Forbes' 50 Over 50 list for 2023
  • It started at a home jewelry party, where she was supposed to talk about the jewelry but instead conversed about breastfeeding, hemorrhoids, and being a mama. The party guests thought that she was so hilarious to the point somebody peed on a couch. Before she knew it, Leanne started touring the country as a stand-up comedian and her popular special SO YUMMY surpassed 50 million views on YouTube
  • She has garnered over 2 million followers across social media
  • Her comedy has landed her at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has brought her development deals for her own sitcom with ABC and Warner Brothers, writer/producer Matt Williams (ROSANNE and HOME IMPROVEMENT), TV Land, and with Sony Television
  • She and her husband share 3 kids (and a darling grand baby!) and reside in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • After 22 years in comedy, she has cemented herself as a must-watch comedian. She is back on the road with her 100+ show Just Getting Started tour with Outback Presents. She will make her TV acting debut in an untitled Netflix sitcom EP’d by top comedy showrunner Chuck Lorre. Netflix also picked up two more stand-up specials from her following the success of her first, LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023) that amassed more than 2.6 million viewers in only 6 days (making it the 6th most-watched Netflix special in 2023). She will star in Prime Video wedding comedy YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED premiering January 30th, 2025 opposite Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon. Her memoir WHAT IN THE WORLD?! debuts September 24th. She was named in Forbes' 50 Over 50 list for 2023
  • It started at a home jewelry party, where she was supposed to talk about the jewelry but instead conversed about breastfeeding, hemorrhoids, and being a mama. The party guests thought that she was so hilarious to the point somebody peed on a couch. Before she knew it, Leanne started touring the country as a stand-up comedian and her popular special SO YUMMY surpassed 50 million views on YouTube
  • She has garnered over 2 million followers across social media
  • Her comedy has landed her at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has brought her development deals for her own sitcom with ABC and Warner Brothers, writer/producer Matt Williams (ROSANNE and HOME IMPROVEMENT), TV Land, and with Sony Television
  • She and her husband share 3 kids (and a darling grand baby!) and reside in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Morgan rose to prominence with her debut Netflix special March 2023 "I’m Every Woman," showcasing her relatable humor and Southern charm. With a career spanning 25 years, she has built a devoted following that continues to grow.
 
During the first six months of her "Just Getting Started" tour, Morgan sold over 100,000 tickets at prestigious venues such as the Chicago Theatre and Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium in her native Tennessee. Her transition from intimate comedy clubs to larger arenas came after the resounding success of her special, affirming her status as a comedic powerhouse.
 
Hailing from rural Tennessee, Morgan's comedic style resonates with audiences of all backgrounds, as she effortlessly weaves humorous anecdotes about family and everyday life. Her ability to find humor in the mundane has endeared her to fans across the globe.
 
In a significant career milestone, Morgan fulfilled a lifelong dream of starring in her own sitcom alongside acclaimed producer Chuck Lorre for Netflix, a collaboration that further solidified her place in the entertainment industry. The show will commence production late Fall 2024 and is picked up to series.
 
Recognized as one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch for 2023, Morgan continues to expand her horizons, with an upcoming role in the Amazon Prime feature "You’re Cordially Invited," where she'll share the screen with Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, portraying Reese’s sister in this wedding comedy.
 
Despite her busy schedule, Morgan remains grounded, cherishing precious moments with her husband, three children, grandbabies, and beloved beagle in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her forthcoming book, "What in the World?," set to be published by Random House/Convergent in September 2024, promises to offer fans more of her trademark humor and warmth. 

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