Lea DeLaria
Born: 23 / 5 / 1958
Location: United States
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 American television 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 (2013-2019). She's known for her work on Broadway including the revival of The Rocky Horror Show in 2000, and POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive in 2022.
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Orange Is The New Black's Big Boo: I Demand Your Respect But I Couldn't Give A Fuck About Your Acceptance
"I just did not want the people behind me to grow up in the fucking horrifying world that I grew up in."
Lea DeLaria Announces Melbourne Leg Of Australian Tour
'I can’t wait to go down, down under!'
'Orange Is The New Black' Star Lea DeLaria Announces Exclusive Aussie Headline Show
One night only.
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