Lea DeLaria - Actor Profile

Lea DeLaria

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
32Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1958
Birth Place: Belleville, Illinois, USA

About Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer. She portrayed Carrie "Big Boo" Black on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black and Psychic Madame Delphina on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live from 1999 to 2011.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lea DeLaria Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lea DeLaria reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lea DeLaria's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Lea DeLaria's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lea DeLaria Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lea DeLaria's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) movie poster
★9.0

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies: On Sept. 28, 1998, some of the greatest divas in musical theater -- including Marin Mazzie, Judy Kuhn and Audra McDonald

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999•Music
★8.0
Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover (2017) movie poster
★8.0

Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover: Clarence plans to throw the sleepover to end all sleepovers with decorations, pillow fights, and games, but there's one

Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover

2017•Animation
★7.3
Ahead of the Curve (2021) movie poster
★7.3

Ahead of the Curve: With a fist full of credit cards, a lucky run at the horse track, and a title that called to mind a certain French film

Ahead of the Curve

2021•Documentary
★7.0
Outerlands (2025) movie poster
★7.0

Outerlands: Cass juggles jobs as a nanny, restaurant server, and party drug dealer in order to make ends meet and pay for their tiny

Outerlands

2025•Drama
★6.9
Cars 3 (2017) movie poster
★6.9

Cars 3: Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the spo

Cars 3

2017•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Lea DeLaria has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Tow Jocelyn Hit Similar →
2026 Woodstockers Mary Flop Similar →
2025 Outerlands Denise Hit Similar →
2025 Old Dykes - Flop Similar →
2024 Glitter & Doom Boston Flop Similar →
2021 Potato Dreams of America Tamara Average Similar →
2021 The Lesbian Bar Project Narrator Flop Similar →
2021 Ahead of the Curve Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Renegades - Flop Similar →
2019 Thanks to Hank Self Flop Similar →
2018 Support the Girls Bobo Average Similar →
2017 Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool Miss Fritter (voice) Flop Similar →
2017 Cars 3 Miss Fritter (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover EJ (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Bear with Us Chief Ranger Stewart (voice) Flop Similar →
2015 The Same Difference - Flop Similar →
2013 Dear Dumb Diary Ms. Bruntford Hit Similar →
2013 Ass Backwards Deb Flop Similar →
2006 Fat Rose and Squeaky Fat Rose Flop Similar →
2006 Outlaugh! Self Average Similar →
1999 My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
1999 Edge of Seventeen Angie Hit Similar →
1998 Homo Heights Clementine Flop Similar →
1998 We're Funny That Way - Flop Similar →
1997 Plump Fiction Mr. Purple Flop Similar →
1996 The First Wives Club Elise's Fan Hit Similar →
1996 Rescuing Desire Sadie Flop Similar →
1996 Jodie: An Icon Self - Interviewee Flop Similar →
1993 Camp Christmas - Flop Similar →
N/A Bollywood and Vine: The Original B-Movie Musical Delilah Leigh Flop Similar →
N/A There She Goes - Flop Similar →
N/A C-Side Bonnie Flop Similar →

Lea DeLaria - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lea DeLaria?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lea DeLaria is "My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Lea DeLaria acted in?

Lea DeLaria has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lea DeLaria?

Other notable films include "Clarence’s Stormy Sleepover", "Ahead of the Curve", and "Outerlands".

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