‘Abbott Elementary’s Lisa Ann Walter Signs With Gersh
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Multi-hyphenate actress and comedian Lisa Ann Walter has signed with Gersh for representation. Walter, one of the stars of ABC’s Emmy-winning comedy series Abbott Elementary, has earned a Peabody award and shares a SAG award for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on the show which is entering its fourth season.
Her other credits include creator and star of ABC’s Life’s Work comedy and a starring role in Breaking News. She also has appeared on shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Las Vegas, Nip/Tuck, GLOW, Grey’s Anatomy and 9-1-1.
She also created and executive produced Dance Your Ass Off and has won celebrity editions of The Weakest Link and Jeopardy. Walter’s film work includes The Parent Trap, alongside Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson; Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds; Bruce Almighty, alongside Jim Carrey; and Shall We Dance, alongside Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.
Walter continues to be repped by Authentic Talent and Literary Management and attorneys Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang.
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