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Lea DeLaria Biography

Lea DeLaria is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on May 23, 1958 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. The comedian was the first openly homosexual comic to be featured on a late-night talk show by appearing as a guest on The Comedian who became the first openly gay comic to appear on a late night talk-show with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. In 2013 she began a recurring role as prison inmate Carrie “Big Boo” Black on Netflix’s hit show Orange Is the New Black. She also plays Ms. Bruntford in the 2013 TV movie Dear Dumb Diary. Show. In 2013, she started an ongoing role as a prisoner Carrie “Big Boo” Black on the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. She also appears as the role of Ms. Bruntford in the 2013 television movie Dear Dumb Diary.

2013 she was in 2013 on Orange Is the New Black alongside In 2013, she appeared on Orange Is the New Black with Laura Prepon

DeLaria’s stand-up career began in 1982 when she moved to San Francisco and performed raunchy stand-up comedy in the Mission District. Discussing her stand up, Delaria says, “This is who I am, when I’m up there. This is it. I’m a big butch dyke. That’s who I am. And I’m a friendly one. I’m a big butch dyke with a smile on my face.”

In 1986, DeLaria directed “Ten Percent Revue”, a musical revue with songs related to homosexuality and most of which reflect pride in being gay. “Ten Percent Revue” was performed in Boston, San Francisco, Provincetown, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. Many shows were sold out.

The daughter is Jerry as well as Robert DeLaria. In February of 2015 she was engaged with fashion journalist Chelsea Fairless. They parted ways in the year 2017.

NameLea DeLaria
First NameLea
Last NameDeLaria
OccupationComedian
BirthdayMay 23
Birth Year1958
Place of BirthBelleville
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
ParentsJerry DeLaria, Robert DeLaria
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1988, DeLaria starred in “Dos Lesbos”, a musical comedy about two lesbians dealing with the issues of living together. The show received very favorable reviews nationwide.

Lea DeLaria Net Worth

Lea DeLaria is one of the richest Comedian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lea DeLaria's net worth $1.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Belleville.

She appeared involved in Broadway productions that included On the Town and The Rocky Horror Show.

Lea DeLaria (born May 23, 1958) is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer. DeLaria is credited with being the first openly gay comic to appear on a late-night talk show with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. She is best known for her portrayal of inmate Carrie “Big Boo” Black on Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.

Net Worth$1.5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeComedian
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

DeLaria is the originator of the U-Haul Joke (see also U-Haul lesbian) which she began performing at comedy shows in 1989.

DeLaria starred in “Girl Friday: We’re Funny That Way”, a musical comedy, in 1989.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lea DeLaria height 5 ft 1 in Lea weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 1 in
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DeLaria is also known for her touring “musical comedy about perverts”, Dos Lesbos (1987–1989), as well as Girl Friday, a comedy she conceived, wrote, directed and starred in, and which won the 1989 Golden Gull for Best Comedy Group in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

When DeLaria appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1993, she was the first openly gay comic to appear on a late-night talk-show. While appearing on the show, DeLaria said, “Hello everybody, my name is Lea DeLaria, and it’s great to be here, because it’s the 1990s! It’s hip to be queer! I’m a big dyke.” DeLaria later said she had been told that she should not have used the term dyke on the air. Hall later defended her, saying, “If she wants to call herself a dyke, that’s her business.”

Who is Lea DeLaria Dating?

According to our records, Lea DeLaria is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Lea DeLaria’s is not dating anyone.

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In December 1993, DeLaria hosted Comedy Central’s Out There, the first all-gay stand-up comedy special.

Facts & Trivia

Lea Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lea DeLaria celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.

DeLaria has released two CD recordings of her comedy, Bulldyke in a China Shop (1994) and Box Lunch (1997). She has also written a humorous book entitled Lea’s Book of Rules for the World.

Who is Lea DeLaria's partner?

In January 2015, DeLaria became engaged to fashion editor Chelsea Fairless after two and a half years of dating.

Who plays Bo in orange is the new black?

Caroline “Carrie” “Big Boo” Black is a former main character and inmate at Litchfield Penitentiary. She is currently in another prison facility in Cleveland because of the riot that took place in Season 5. She is portrayed by Lea DeLaria.

How did Lea DeLaria lose weight?

Lea DeLaria: “I was diagnosed with diabetes, and I’ve lost 50 pounds. I had to stop eating sugar and any starch, and then the medication speeds up your metabolism. I’m on standard diabetes medications, and I have no appetite. If you take them correctly, you’re going to lose a lot of weight.

Who plays Barb on Shameless?

Lea DeLaria played Barb, Lip’s new sponsor. He initially rejected Barb because she wasn’t very interested in listening to him “share” the problems of the people he clutters up his life with.

Where did Big Boo go in OITNB?

After that, and her temporary kidnapping at the hands of Piscatella, Big Boo was taken to a separate facility before eventually landing in Ohio alongside her former Litchfieldians.

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