Luenell
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American actress and comedian, a veteran of the stand-up circuit. She achieved international recognition with a memorable role in 'Borat' (2006) alongside Sacha Baron Cohen. She has appeared in numerous comedies, among them 'That's My Boy' (2012) and several productions alongside Adam Sandler, as well as 'A Star Is Born' (2018) and the 'Hotel Transylvania' saga. American actress and comedian recognized for her boldness and her comic energy, with a prolific career in contemporary film and television comedy.
Luenell
31 Movies
15 Series
American actress and comedian, a veteran of the stand-up circuit. She achieved international recognition with a memorable role in 'Borat' (2006) alongside Sacha Baron Cohen. She has appeared in numerous comedies, among them 'That's My Boy' (2012) and several productions alongside Adam Sandler, as well as 'A Star Is Born' (2018) and the 'Hotel Transylvania' saga. American actress and comedian recognized for her boldness and her comic energy, with a prolific career in contemporary film and television comedy.
Movies
Plays Female Tourist
The Rock
1996
Plays Shrunken Head (voice)
Hotel Transylvania
2012
Plays Luenell
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
2006
Plays Milly (voice)
Dog Man
2025
Plays Driving Instructor
Taken 2
2012
Plays Shrunken Heads (voice)
Hotel Transylvania 2
2015
Plays Champale
That's My Boy
2012
Plays Cashier
A Star Is Born
2018
Plays Livia
Coming 2 America
2021
Plays Protestor Lydia
All About Steve
2009
Plays Aunt Winnie
Think Like a Man Too
2014
Plays Police Records Officer
So I Married an Axe Murderer
1993
Plays Aunt Winnie
Think Like a Man
2012
Plays Aunt
Dolemite Is My Name
2019
Plays Principal Cummings
Mac & Devin Go to High School
2012
Plays Mamma Tawanna
School Dance
2014
Plays Hooker
Spring Breakdown
2009
Plays Jasper
Never Die Alone
2004
Plays Metermaid
The Hustle
2008
Plays Donya
35 and Ticking
2011
Plays Mrs. King
Don't Get Caught
2018
Plays Mrs. Mack
She Ball
2020
Plays Ms. Pam Dickerson
I Got the Hook Up 2
2019
Plays Mary Jane Howard
Budz House
2011
Plays Joyce
C'mon Man
2012
Plays Debra
Block Party
2022
TV Shows
Plays Miss Loretta
Hacks
2021
Plays Miss Pearl
Crutch
2025
Plays Rhonda
Californication
2007
Plays Security Woman
The Middle
2009
Plays Racine
DTLA
2012
Plays Twinkle Finkelstein
Head Case
2007
Plays Street Car Reporter
Nash Bridges
1996
Plays Ms. Richards
Power Book II: Ghost
2020
Plays Woman in Hat
The Tracy Morgan Show
2003
Plays Flat White (voice)
Apple & Onion
2018
Plays Aunt Elaine
The Last O.G.
2018
Plays Peaches
GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event
2020
Plays Catfish
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Plays Lunch Truck Lady
Breaking In
2011
Plays DMV Lady
Lucas Bros. Moving Co.
2013
Latest Trailers
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Dog Man
Full Filmography
Hacks
Miss Loretta · 8 episodes
2021–2026
TV
Crutch
Miss Pearl · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
Dog Man
Milly (voice)
2025
Film
Chappelle's Home Team - Luenell: Town Business
Self
2023
Film
God Save the Queens
God
2022
Film
Block Party
Debra
2022
Film
Apple & Onion
Flat White (voice) · 1 episode
2020–2021
TV
Miracles Across 125th Street
Sister Crystal
2021
Film
Coming 2 America
Livia
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Luenell and where are they from?
Luenell is 67 years old, born on March 12, 1959 in Tollette, Arkansas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Luenell?
Luenell is best known for roles in A Star Is Born, Hotel Transylvania, Taken 2.
How many movies has Luenell been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Luenell has appeared in 30 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Luenell's first movie?
The career of Luenell began with So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993).
What is Luenell's most recent movie or series?
Luenell's most recent release is Crutch, which premiered on November 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Luenell appeared in?
On television, Luenell has appeared in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Californication, The Middle, Hacks.
Luenell
1959-03-12 · Tollette, Arkansas, USA
Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known professionally as Luenell, is an American comedienne and actress. She is the youngest of eight children. In the early 1990s Luenell appeared regularly on Soul Beat TV on the Oakland, California cable station KSBT, along with prominent Bay Area African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, an interview and talk show host on the program.
Luenell was one of the few actual actors in the 2006 hit mockumentary-styled comedy film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. In it, she plays a prostitute of the same name, a hooker with a heart of gold. She has also been seen on the BET comedy series, Comicview, and is featured on the new season of Wild 'N Out. She was in the second episode of the Comedy Central comedic reality show, Reality Bites Back.