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Leann Bowen is an American television writer. She is best known as a writer and co-executive producer for the sports comedy-drama series Ted Lasso, which won two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Leann Bowen | |
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| Born | Leann Radmila Tamori Bowen |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Ted Lasso, I Love You, America |
Bowen was born in the Los Angeles area, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She is the daughter of the late Bobby Lee Bowen, who was a member of the Black Panther Party; and Lillian Tamoria, whose family hails from Cavite, a province in the Philippines. Her parents split up when she was young. Bowen was raised by her mother and maternal grandparents, who instilled in her a strong work ethic.[1]
Bowen fine-tuned her writing and performing skills while working in improv and sketch comedy in the Los Angeles area.[1]
Television
Writing
| Year | Television | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ted Lasso | Outstanding Comedy Series[2] | Won |
| 2022 | Won | ||
| 2023 | Nominated |
- Shared PGA Award, Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy for Ted Lasso (2022)
- NAACP Image Award nomination, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso (2022)
- Shared WGA Award nomination, Comedy Series for Ted Lasso (2022)
- Shared two WGA Awards for Ted Lasso (2021)[3]
- Shared WGA Award nomination, Comedy/Variety Sketch Series for I Love You, America (2019)
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