Jamie Lee has established herself as a dynamic and unstoppable force in the world of comedy. Among her many accolades, she was named one of the “Top Five Comedians Who Should Be Movie Stars” by Nerve.com and was recognized as one of the “Top 18 Women You Should Be Following on Twitter” by The Huffington Post. Lee gained significant popularity starring on the hit MTV series "Girl Code," which wrapped up its fourth season, and on truTV’s series "10 Things," which premiered in January 2016. Previously, she co-starred on truTV’s "How to Be a Grown Up."
Her presence is well-known on comedy panel shows, with regular appearances on Comedy Central’s "@Midnight," MTV’s "Ridiculousness," and Fox’s "World’s Funniest Fails." In addition to acting, Lee has hosted the EW.com web series "Polished" and contributed to E!’s "Chelsea Lately" roundtable. As a talented stand-up comedian, she has showcased her skills on "Conan," Comedy Central’s "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show," and "The Pete Holmes Show," where she was also a staff writer. Notably, she was a semi-finalist on NBC’s "Last Comic Standing."
Further cementing her reputation in the industry, Lee has served as a staff writer for the HBO series "CRASHING," produced by Judd Apatow and starring Pete Holmes. Born and raised in Texas, Jamie Lee graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied theater and film. After college, she moved to New York City, securing a job at Comedy Central as a publicist. Her career trajectory took her to a position as a writers' assistant for the Jerry Seinfeld reality series "The Marriage Ref" before she auditioned for "Last Comic Standing."
Currently, Jamie Lee is working on her first book, a humorous and satirical exploration of planning her wedding, set to be released in 2016. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Dan Black, and their chocolate labradoodle, Dennis, continuing to contribute richly to the comedy scene.
Top Five Comedians Who Should Be Movie Stars by Nerve.com
Top 18 Women You Should Be Following on Twitter by The Huffington Post