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Leann Bowen
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Leann Radmila Tamori Bowen
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Ted Lasso, I Love You, America |
Leann Bowen is an American television writer, producer, and actress. She is well-known for her work on the popular sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso. She was a writer and co-executive producer for the show. Ted Lasso has won many awards, including two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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About Leann Bowen
Early Life and Family
Leann Bowen was born in the Los Angeles area. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley in California. Her father, Bobby Lee Bowen, was part of the Black Panther Party. This was a group that worked for civil rights. Her mother, Lillian Tamoria, has family from the Philippines. Leann's parents separated when she was young. Her mother and grandparents raised her. They taught her to work hard and be dedicated.
Her Journey in Comedy
Leann Bowen developed her skills in writing and performing in Los Angeles. She worked in improv and sketch comedy. This helped her become a strong writer and performer.
Leann Bowen's Work in Television
Leann Bowen has worked on several popular TV shows. She helps create the stories and scripts for these series.
Writing for TV Shows
Leann has written for these shows:
- Ted Lasso (2020-2021): She wrote two episodes for this show on Apple TV+.
- Dear White People (2019-2021): She wrote five episodes for this Netflix series.
- I Love You, America (2018): She wrote two episodes for this show on Hulu.
Awards and Recognitions
Leann Bowen has received many awards for her writing. Most of her awards are for her work on Ted Lasso.
Awards for Ted Lasso
- In 2021 and 2022, Ted Lasso won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Leann shared in these wins as a writer and producer.
- She also shared a PGA Award in 2022. This was for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy for Ted Lasso.
- In 2021, she shared two WGA Awards for Ted Lasso.
Other Nominations
- Leann was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2022. This was for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso.
- She also received a WGA Award nomination in 2022 for Comedy Series for Ted Lasso.
- In 2019, she shared a WGA Award nomination. This was for Comedy/Variety Sketch Series for I Love You, America.
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