Lisa Lampanelli is one such personality who became a successful comedian despite the sheer hardship and trouble in life. She left stand-up comedy and retiring in in 2018. Besides, she is a writer, actress, and insults comic. She was active in the entertainment field for more than 30 years.

Moreover, she is also a wholehearted supporter of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. So, if you are keenly interested in learning about her personal and professional life, we suggest you read the whole article until the end.

About Lampanelli,

Lisa hails from Trumbull, Connecticut, USA, on July 19, 1961, under the birth sign of Gemini. Likewise, she has Italian and Polish descent, and she holds American nationality.

Lisa Lampanelli when she was just of 6 months, source Instagram
Lisa Lampanelli when she was just 6 months, source Instagram

Similarly, she was born in a middle-class family; mother Gloria Lampanelli- worked for the local police department and her father Leonard Lampugnale- worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, who later became a painter. Similarly, she has a sister named Nancy Lessard.

Additionally, she attended Roman Catholic School, and later she joined Boston College and Syracuse University to study Journalism. After that, she studied Radcliffe Publishing Course at Harvard University.

Career Overview

An American multi-talented woman began her career in the early 1990 as a comedian. She made her first television debut through a stand-up comedy show and took a break at the 2002 New York Friars Club meal of Chevy Chase. And she came to the limelight when she began roasting celebrities like Donald TrumpDenis Leary, and many others.

Lisa is giving her performance, source Facebook
Lisa is giving her performance, Photo Source: Facebook

Apart from this, she has authored two books: Chocolate, Please My Adventures in Food, Fat, and Freaks in 2009 & other is Back to the Drawing Board in 2015. Last but not least, her album “Drawing Board” was nominated for Best Comedy Album in the 58th Grammy Awards.

Weight Loss

Over the years, Lampanelli has lost 107 pounds and has maintained a good body. From her posts on social media, one can see that Lisa looks totally different before and after losing her weight.

lost over 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery from a one-time high weight of 248
Lisa lost over 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery from a one-time high weight of 248, source Pinterest

Well, she’s crossed the century mark.  When asked about her weight secret in an interview, she has always told that it’s because of good food and proper diet. 

Her Marital Status

The famous writer has a single after divorce from her former husband, Jimmy Cannizzaro. Jimmy is a former tavern owner from Valley Stream, New York.

Lisa with her former husband, source Facebook
Lisa with her former husband Jimmy Cannizzaro, source Facebook

The duo tied the knot on October 2, 2010, at the New York Friars Club. After being in a marital relationship for around four years, she filed for divorce in May 2014 because of their issues.

Previously, she was married to her boyfriend, James Stock, when she was just 28 years old. But, their marriage lasted for about a year only.

What’s Her Net Worth?

The renowned actress and a former stand-up comedian have earned an excellent fortune from her career. The considerable amount of Lisa’s net worth is $5 million. She has been active in the entertainment field for over 30 years, and from her long successful career, she has gathered a hefty sum of money.

Ever since she began her career, she has appeared in several motion pictures and stand-up comedian shows. So far, she makes an annual salary of between $10,000 to $100,000 from her profession. 

In addition, she makes a handsome amount of money from her shows in which the ticket price ranges from $35 to $50 per ticket. With such fortunes, she is enjoying a rich and luxurious lifestyle. Whitney Cummings, Michele Wolf, and Billy Gardell are some popular American Stand-up Comedians.