Leanne Morgan

comedian, currently on her nationwide tour, Netflix sitcom Leanne, two hit Netflix stand-up specials, NY Times best-selling memoir, Forbes' 2023 50 Over 50 list

  • This stand-up comedian turned actress and New York Times best-selling author has skyrocketed to fame in the past three years! Her Netflix sitcom LEANNE, loosely based on her personal life and comedy and created by Chuck Lorre, debuted in Netflix’s Top 10 and generated over 1.3 billion minutes viewed in its first two weeks. It was renewed for season 2, anticipated for a late summer 2026 release. Her comedy special UNSPEAKABLE THINGS (November 2025) debuted at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10, reaching 3.8 million viewers in its first week, following the success of her breakout special LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023). She is currently on her nationwide tour — Leanne Morgan: Working It Out, Y’all — performing to sold-out audiences across the country. She will next embark on the largest tour of her career, with plans to film a new comedy special during the tour run
  • She starred in Prime Video’s YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED (January 2025) alongside Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Her memoir WHAT IN THE WORLD?! debuted September 2024 and was an instant best seller. She was named in Forbes' 50 Over 50 list for 2023
  • Her comedy career 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 found her so hilarious that someone famously “peed on the couch,” and before she knew it, Leanne was touring the country as a stand-up comedian and her popular special SO YUMMY surpassed 50 million views on YouTube
  • 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, but it was Chuck Lorre and Netflix who ultimately brought her long-held dream of starring in her own show to life
  • She and her husband share 3 children (and a darling grandbaby) and reside in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • This stand-up comedian turned actress and New York Times best-selling author has skyrocketed to fame in the past three years! Her Netflix sitcom LEANNE, loosely based on her personal life and comedy and created by Chuck Lorre, debuted in Netflix’s Top 10 and generated over 1.3 billion minutes viewed in its first two weeks. It was renewed for season 2, anticipated for a late summer 2026 release. Her comedy special UNSPEAKABLE THINGS (November 2025) debuted at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10, reaching 3.8 million viewers in its first week, following the success of her breakout special LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023). She is currently on her nationwide tour — Leanne Morgan: Working It Out, Y’all — performing to sold-out audiences across the country. She will next embark on the largest tour of her career, with plans to film a new comedy special during the tour run
  • She starred in Prime Video’s YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED (January 2025) alongside Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Her memoir WHAT IN THE WORLD?! debuted September 2024 and was an instant best seller. She was named in Forbes' 50 Over 50 list for 2023
  • Her comedy career 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 found her so hilarious that someone famously “peed on the couch,” and before she knew it, Leanne was touring the country as a stand-up comedian and her popular special SO YUMMY surpassed 50 million views on YouTube
  • 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, but it was Chuck Lorre and Netflix who ultimately brought her long-held dream of starring in her own show to life
  • She and her husband share 3 children (and a darling grandbaby) 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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