Joleen Lutz

Joleen Lutz
Born Chicago, Illinois, United States
Occupation Character actor, comedian, wildlife expert
Years active 1987–present

Joleen Lutz (born in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actress most famous for her role on Night Court [1][2] as stenographer Lisette Hocheiser in seasons 8 and 9 of the series. Lutz appeared on over 40 episodes of the show.[1]

Lutz had an early introduction to comedy. A rough upbringing with an alcoholic father led her to stand-up comedy where she would make jokes about her problems. She later became a cheerleader for the Chicago Bulls which led her to career in acting.[3]

In 1993, Lutz founded Winged Iguana, an animal advocacy organization, with her husband Danny Hart.[4][5] She has appeared as an animal expert on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MTV, and Animal Planet.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Joleen Lutz - Biography - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Networks play mix and match with old series". Chicago Sun-Times  – via HighBeam (subscription required) . September 23, 1990. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  3. ↑ Chunovic, Louis (January 4, 1992). "The Jury Isn't Out Any Longer on 'Night Court's' Joleen Lutz". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Collins, Michael (January 1998). "Day of the Iguana". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Bidwell, Carol (November 1, 1997). "Creature Comfort: Trio of Women Shows Kindness to Odd Critters". L.A. Daily News. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sex and the City Zoo 4". States News Service. December 20, 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2016.

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