LEA DELARIA
Lea DeLaria
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: May 23, 1958
Place of Birth: Belleville, Illinois, USA
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Old Dykes2025·
TowJocelyn
2025·
OuterlandsSelf - Host
2022·
East New YorkFire Marshal Nicky Greenville
2021·
Girls5evaBev
Narrator
2021·
Ahead of the CurveSelf
Self
Alfur the Elf
Molly Yarnchopper (voice)
2019·
ReprisalQueenie
2019·
Thanks to HankSelf
2016·
ChelseaSelf
2015·
Jay Leno's GarageSelf
2014·
ClarenceEJ / Nurse (voice), EJ / TV Girl (voice), EJ / Incidental Lady (voice), EJ (voice), EJ / Gale / Betty (voice)
2014·
Trailblazer HonorsSelf - Presenter, Self - Honoree
2014·
Broad CityDeb
2013·
The BlacklistNurse Binstock
Big Boo
2011·
ShamelessBarb
2011·
Awkward.Tattooist
2007·
CalifornicationDebbie
Willie Omiak
2001·
The OblongsHelga Phugly (voice)
Frankie
1998·
Will & GraceNurse Carver
1996·
Good News WeekSelf
1994·
FriendsWoman
Lorelei
1986·
MatlockDet. Pat Jordan
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1968·
One Life to LiveTBA·
There She GoesDelilah Leigh
2024·
Glitter & DoomBoston
Tamara
2020·
The Renegades2018·
Support the GirlsBobo
EJ (voice)
Miss Fritter (voice)
2017·
Cars 3Miss Fritter (voice)
2016·
Bear with UsChief Ranger Stewart (voice)
2015·
The Same Difference2013·
Dear Dumb DiaryMs. Bruntford
2013·
Ass BackwardsDeb
2006·
Fat Rose and SqueakyFat Rose
2006·
Outlaugh!Self
2001·
The JobSelf - Performer
1999·
Edge of SeventeenAngie
1998·
We're Funny That Way1998·
Homo HeightsClementine
1997·
Plump FictionMr. Purple
1996·
The First Wives ClubElise's Fan
1996·
Rescuing DesireSadie
1996·
Jodie: An IconSelf - Interviewee
1995·
The Drew Carey ShowJewel
Miss Hearst
1993·
Camp Christmas