Lea DeLaria
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 23, 1958 in Belleville, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Lea DeLaria is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer who was born in Belleville, Illinois, on May 23, 1958. Her professional work includes television acting, with known credits totaling 67 entries. Among her television roles, she portrayed the character Carrie Big Boo Black on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. Additionally, she appeared as Psychic Madame Delphina on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, a role she played from 1999 to 2011. She is also known by the alternative name Lea De Laria.
Career overview
Lea DeLaria is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer who was born in Belleville, Illinois, USA, on May 23, 1958. Also known professionally as Lea De Laria, she has built a career in acting with 67 known credits listed on her professional record.
Among her television work, DeLaria portrayed the character Carrie Big Boo Black on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. She also played the role of Psychic Madame Delphina on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, appearing on the program from 1999 to 2011.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Tow (2026) as Jocelyn
- Woodstockers (2026) as Mary
- Outerlands (2025) as Denise
- Old Dykes (2025)
- Glitter & Doom (2024) as Boston
- POSSUM (2024) Executive Producer
- East New York (2022) as Fire Marshal Nicky Greenville
- Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror (2022) as Self
- The Lesbian Bar Project (2022) as Self - Host
- The Lesbian Bar Project (2022) Executive Producer
- Girls5eva (2021) as Bev
- Potato Dreams of America (2021) as Tamara
- Ahead of the Curve (2021) as Self
- The Lesbian Bar Project (2021) as Narrator
- The Lesbian Bar Project (2021) Executive Producer
- Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) as Alfur the Elf
- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) as Molly Yarnchopper (voice)
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- The Renegades (2020)
- Reprisal (2019) as Queenie
- Thanks to Hank (2019) as Self
- Support the Girls (2018) as Bobo
- Cars 3 (2017) as Miss Fritter (voice)
- Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (2017) as Miss Fritter (voice)
- Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover (2017) as EJ (voice)
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Bear with Us (2016) as Chief Ranger Stewart (voice)
- Jay Leno's Garage (2015) as Self
- The Same Difference (2015)
- Clarence (2014) as EJ / Gale / Betty (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as EJ (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as EJ / Incidental Lady (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as EJ / TV Girl (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as EJ / Nurse (voice)
- Broad City (2014) as Deb
- Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Honoree
- Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Presenter
- The Blacklist (2013) as Nurse Binstock
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Big Boo
- Dear Dumb Diary (2013) as Ms. Bruntford
- Ass Backwards (2013) as Deb
- Shameless (2011) as Barb
- Awkward. (2011) as Tattooist
- Californication (2007) as Debbie
- Fat Rose and Squeaky (2006) as Fat Rose
- Outlaugh! (2006) as Self
- The Job (2001)
- The Oblongs (2001) as Helga Phugly (voice)
- Further Tales of the City (2001) as Willie Omiak
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Frankie
- Edge of Seventeen (1999) as Angie
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) as Self - Performer
- Will & Grace (1998) as Nurse Carver
- We're Funny That Way (1998)
- Homo Heights (1998) as Clementine
- Plump Fiction (1997) as Mr. Purple
- Good News Week (1996) as Self
- The First Wives Club (1996) as Elise's Fan
- Rescuing Desire (1996) as Sadie
- Jodie: An Icon (1996) as Self - Interviewee
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Jewel
- Friends (1994) as Woman
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Miss Hearst
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Lorelei
- Out There (1993) as Self
- Camp Christmas (1993)
- A Simple Matter of Justice (1993) as Self
- The Word (1990)
- Matlock (1986) as Det. Pat Poletti
- Matlock (1986) as Det. Pat Jordan
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- One Life to Live (1968)
- C-Side as Bonnie
- There She Goes
- Bollywood and Vine: The Original B-Movie Musical as Delilah Leigh
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lea DeLaria best known for?
Lea DeLaria is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Outerlands (2025), Glitter & Doom (2024), East New York (2022), Girls5eva (2021).
When and where was Lea DeLaria born?
Lea DeLaria was born on May 23, 1958 in Belleville, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Lea DeLaria have?
Lea DeLaria has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is Lea DeLaria's background in cinema and television?
Lea DeLaria is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer who was born in Belleville, Illinois, on May 23, 1958. Her professional work includes television acting, with known credits totaling 67 entries. Among her television roles, she portrayed the character Carrie Big Boo Black on the Netflix original series Orang...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Friends (1994) as Woman — aged about 36
- Good News Week (1996) as Self — aged about 38
- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) as Molly Yarnchopper (voice) — aged about 62
- Shameless (2011) as Barb — aged about 53
- Clarence (2014) as EJ / Gale / Betty (voice) — aged about 56
- Clarence (2014) as EJ (voice) — aged about 56
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