Leann Bowen

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.

Early life and education 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.

Career Bowen fine-tuned her writing and performing skills while working in improv and sketch comedy in the Los Angeles area. 2022 2023 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) Shared WGA Award nomination, Comedy/Variety Sketch Series for I Love You, America (2019)