Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known mononymously as Luenell, is an American comedian and actress.

Career

In the early-1990s, Luenell appeared regularly on ''Soul Beat TV'' on the

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cable station KSBT, along with prominent Bay Area African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey, an interviewer and talk show host on the program. Luenell was one of the hired actors in the 2006 hit

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'' Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan'', playing the role of a

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Personal life

Luenell lived in

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, California, through most of her teen years. On June 18, 2001, Luenell married her husband, whom she refers to as Mr. Rarely. She also has a daughter, Da'Nelle.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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