Leanne Morgan

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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.

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Early life and education

Morgan grew up in Adams, Tennessee in a farming family. [2] [3] Her family operated a pig processing plant. She attended Jo Byrns High School, graduating with the class of 1983; she graduated with a degree in child and family studies from the University of Tennessee. [4] [5]

Career

Staying busy after having her first baby, Morgan worked as a jewelry saleswoman. [3] [6] [7] While making door-to-door sales, she began talking about motherhood and making jokes with clients who related to her jokes; they eventually began booking her for comedy gigs. [3] [8] Her first comedy special on YouTube had over 50 million views by 2023. [3] Her Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top 10 comedy specials on the platform. [3] [9]

She is managed by Levity Talent and represented by United Talent Agency. [10] [11]

Personal life

Morgan was married at the age of 21 but ended the abusive relationship. At the age of 26 she married Chuck, whom she met at the University of Tennessee. [3] [10] After getting married, they moved to Bean Station, where Chuck owned and operated a used mobile home business. [3] Leanne and her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee. [3] [10] She and her husband have three children. [12] [13]

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References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2022). "Comedian Leanne Morgan Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ https://dailyyonder.com/leanne-morgan-a-comedian-moves-from-living-rooms-to-center-stage/2020/07/31/
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/resolutions/sjr0602.pdf
  5. ↑ "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS NewsHour. May 17, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Leanne Morgan | Actress, Standup Comedy, Author". Leanne Morgan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause". NPR. July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. 1 2 3 "United Talent Agency : Leanne Morgan".
  11. ↑ "Leanne Morgan Nabs First Netflix Comedy Special". March 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Leanne Morgan: Humor with a Heart". Forbes .
  13. ↑ Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.

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  1. ↑ “Comic Leanne Morgan.” Fresh Air, NPR, 31 July 2023, www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191071907/comic-leanne-morgan.
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