Walter, Lisa Ann 1963–

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Walter, Lisa Ann 1963–

PERSONAL

Born August 3, 1963, in Silver Spring, MD (some sources cite the state of Pennsylvania); father a geophysicist; married Sam Baum (a producer and writer; divorced, 1999); children: (with Baum) Jordan, Delia; Simon, Spencer. Education: Catholic University of America, B.F.A. Avocational Interests: Dancing, music, reading, gourmet cooking.

Addresses: Agent—Ruthanne Secunda, United Talent Agency, 9560 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; (voice work) Special Artists Agency, 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 890, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Manager—McKeon-Valeo-Myones Management, 9150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 102, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Career: Actress. Began stage career as a singer at the age of six. Stand-up comedienne in Fabulous Women of Comedy, Toyota Comedy Festival, Catch a Rising Star, New York City. Stand-up comedienne at other venues, including the Comic Strip, New York City, the Laugh Factory, Los Angeles, and Nick's Comedy Club, Boston, MA. Worked as a singing waitress in Washington, DC and in sales.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

One Crazy Summer (also known as Greetings from Nantucket), Warner Bros., 1986.

Claudine, Eddie, Buena Vista, 1996.

Chessy, The Parent Trap (also known as Disney's "The Parent Trap"), Buena Vista, 1998.

Principal Perry, Get Your Stuff, Ariztical Entertainment, 2000.

Janet, Early Bird Special, Early Bird Special LLC, 2001.

Debbie, Bruce Almighty, Universal, 2003.

Sexy feminist executive, Farm Sluts (short film), Mad-Hoc Media, 2003.

Bobbie, Shall We Dance, Miramax, 2004.

Dee Dee Rutherford, The Trouble with Dee Dee (also known as Dee Dee Rutherford), Hunt and the Kill, 2005.

Sara, Coffee Date, Coffee Date Productions, 2005.

Sheryl, War of the Worlds, Paramount, 2005.

Carol, Graduation, Blueline Films, 2006.

Sergeant Burch, Room 6, CFQ Films/Haunted Hospital Productions/Mindfire Entertainment, 2006.

Television Appearances; Series:

Lisa McGinnis, My Wildest Dreams (also known as Something's Gotta Give), Fox, 1995.

Lisa Ann Hunter, Life's Work, ABC, 1996–97.

Rachel Glass, Breaking News, produced by TNT in 2000–2001 (but never aired), broadcast on Bravo, 2002.

Cassandra Gilman, Emeril, NBC, 2001.

Television Appearances; Specials:

The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade, ABC, 1996.

Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher After Party, ABC, 2001.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Guest, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated, 1996.

Audrey Cranston, "How Long Has This Been Going On?," The Love Boat: The Next Wave, UPN, 1998.

Herself, Hollywood Squares (also known as H2 and H2: Hollywood Squares), syndicated, 1998.

Nurse, "Interior Decorator," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2000.

Herself, "Comedians #2 Special," Weakest Link (also known as The Weakest Link USA), NBC, 2001.

Rita Harper, "Hot Flash," Strong Medicine, Lifetime, 2001.

Rose Gluck, "Sons and Lovers," Las Vegas (also known as Casino Eye), NBC, 2004.

As a comedienne, appeared in episodes of various series, including Caroline's Comedy Hour, Arts and Entertainment; Comedy on the Road, Arts and Entertainment; Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (also known as Politically Incorrect), Comedy Central and ABC; and USA Up All Night (also known as Up All Night), USA Network. Also appeared in Fox after Breakfast (later known as The Vicki Lawrence Show), Fox; Later (also known as Later with Bob Costas, Later with Cynthia Garrett, and Later with Greg Kinnear), NBC; and The Test, FX Channel.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Lisa Ann Hunter, Life's Work, ABC, 1996.

Cassie Baltic, Late Bloomer, 1997.

Wake Up!, CBS, 1998.

Rachel Glass, Breaking News, pilot produced by TNT in 2000 (but never aired), broadcast on Bravo, 2002.

Cassandra Gilman, Emeril, NBC, 2001.

Appeared in the pilot Regular Joe.

Television Work; Series:

Character creator, My Wildest Dreams (also known as Something's Gotta Give), Fox, 1995.

Creator and producer, Life's Work, ABC, 1996–97.

Television Work; Pilots:

Producer, Wake Up!, CBS, 1998.

Stage Appearances:

Appeared as Brandy in a production of Battery, off-Broadway; appeared in regional theatre and dinner theatre productions.

Radio Appearances; Episodic:

Appeared in radio programs, including The Steve & Vikki Morning Show, Star 94 FM (Atlanta, GA).

RECORDINGS

Videos:

Performer and producer, The Naughty Show, 2005.

WRITINGS

Teleplays:

(Story with Warren Bell) Life's Work (pilot), ABC, 1996.

As a comedienne, contributed material to episodes of various series, including Caroline's Comedy Hour, Arts and Entertainment; Comedy on the Road, Arts and Entertainment; and USA Up All Night (also known as Up All Night), USA Network.

Video Scripts; with Others:

The Naughty Show, 2005.

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