Lisa Landry

Who is Lisa Landry?

Lisa Landry is an American comedian, actress and writer. She grew up in the Catholic family in Harvey, Louisiana. Her mother served in the U.S. Navy and was often stationed in other countries leaving Lisa and her little brother for months at a time to be raised by their father and grandparents.

Lisa Landry is Cajun and dreamed of studying theater in New York and was so dedicated to getting into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy that she flew from NOLA to Atlanta to audition for their acting program.

After nine years of open mics, Lisa Landry starred in her own half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents Lisa Landry" on the Comedy Central cable TV network. Lisa taped her special while pregnant.

For four years, Lisa Landry contributed jokes to Us Weekly for their Fashion Police. Landry has appeared on The Tom and Bob Show, the Todd and Tyler Radio Empire, and on The Uncle Nasty Show. She was a featured performer on Premium Blend, Bonnie Hunt, ComedydotTV and the E! Channel. She was a commentator on CMT's 20 Greatest Redneck Moments and was featured as a stand-out in TV Guide. Lisa Landry was offered the first ever talent holding deal with Lifetime Television. She made her late night television debut on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.