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, NY Times best-selling memoir, Forbes' 2023 50 Over 50 list

  • Stand up comedian, actress and newly minted New York Times best-selling author - Leanne Morgan is on fire! Leanne will make her TV acting debut in Netflix sitcom LEANNE, created by comedy legend Chuck Lorre, the show lends loosely from Leanne's personal life and her comedy and will debut it's 10 episode first season on July 31st. Netflix also picked up two more stand-up specials from her following the success of her first, LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023) which amassed more than 2.6 million viewers in only 6 days (making it the 6th most-watched Netflix special in 2023). 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 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
  • Leanne's current comedy tour - the JUST GETTING STARTED TOUR - commenced in 2023 and has reached over 100 cities, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets.
  • 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 wasn't until Chuck Lorre / Netflix that her TV dreams of having her own show will come true
  • She and her husband share 3 children (and a darling grand baby!) and reside in Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Stand up comedian, actress and newly minted New York Times best-selling author - Leanne Morgan is on fire! Leanne will make her TV acting debut in Netflix sitcom LEANNE, created by comedy legend Chuck Lorre, the show lends loosely from Leanne's personal life and her comedy and will debut it's 10 episode first season on July 31st. Netflix also picked up two more stand-up specials from her following the success of her first, LEANNE MORGAN: I’M EVERY WOMAN (2023) which amassed more than 2.6 million viewers in only 6 days (making it the 6th most-watched Netflix special in 2023). 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 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
  • Leanne's current comedy tour - the JUST GETTING STARTED TOUR - commenced in 2023 and has reached over 100 cities, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets.
  • 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 wasn't until Chuck Lorre / Netflix that her TV dreams of having her own show will come true
  • She and her husband share 3 children (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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