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Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter is an American actress, comedian, and television producer recognized for her roles such as Chessy in 'The Parent Trap' (1998) and Melissa Schemmenti in the sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' (2021–present). Her performance in 'Abbott Elementary' earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

1 hour ago : Lisa Ann Walter: Abbott Elementary, stand-up special on Hulu, and family life.

Lisa Ann Walter, star of 'Abbott Elementary,' launched her first stand-up comedy special on Hulu. She also juggles her acting career with raising her four children, Jordan, Delia, Spencer and Simon.

August 3, 1963: Lisa Ann Walter's Birth

On August 3, 1963, Lisa Ann Walter was born. She is an American actress, comedian, and television producer.

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1983: Graduation from Catholic University of America

In 1983, Lisa Ann Walter graduated with a theater degree from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

1983: Married Sam Baum

In 1983, Lisa Ann Walter married fellow actor Sam Baum.

1988: Birth of Son, Jordan

In 1988, Lisa Ann Walter had a son named Jordan.

1992: Birth of Daughter, Delia

In 1992, Lisa Ann Walter had a daughter named Delia.

1995: Starred in My Wildest Dreams

In 1995, Lisa Ann Walter starred in her own Fox Network comedy series, My Wildest Dreams.

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1996: Starred in Life's Work and Eddie

In 1996, Lisa Ann Walter starred in the ABC sitcom, Life's Work, which she both created and starred in. Walter also played Whoopi Goldberg's sidekick Claudine in Eddie.

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1997: Life's Work concluded

In 1997, Lisa Ann Walter's show Life's Work concluded.

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1998: Role in The Parent Trap

In 1998, Lisa Ann Walter played Chessy in The Parent Trap.

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1999: Divorced Sam Baum

In 1999, Lisa Ann Walter and Sam Baum divorced.

October 11, 2000: Birth of Twin Sons

On October 11, 2000, Lisa Ann Walter gave birth to twin sons, Spencer and Simon Walter.

2003: Co-starred in Bruce Almighty

In 2003, Lisa Ann Walter co-starred in the comedy Bruce Almighty.

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2004: Co-starred in Shall We Dance

In 2004, Lisa Ann Walter played a supporting role in the romantic comedy Shall We Dance.

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2007: Role in Watch Over Me and Judge on The Next Best Thing

In early 2007, Lisa Ann Walter had a role in Watch Over Me, and later that May, she served as a judge on The Next Best Thing.

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2008: Appearance in Drillbit Taylor and Celebracadabra

In early 2008, Lisa Ann Walter appeared in the comedy film Drillbit Taylor and starred in the VH1 reality series Celebracadabra.

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May 2011: Published The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It's Behind Me and Hosted The Fabulous Lisa Ann Walter Show

In May 2011, Lisa Ann Walter published her comic memoir, The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It's Behind Me, and began hosting The Fabulous Lisa Ann Walter Show on KFI.

December 19, 2011: Dramatic Role on Rizzoli & Isles

On December 19, 2011, Lisa Ann Walter played a dramatic role on the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles.

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August 2014: Quit The Fabulous Lisa Ann Walter Show

In August 2014, Lisa Ann Walter quit The Fabulous Lisa Ann Walter Show to focus on her acting career.

2021: Role in Abbott Elementary

In 2021, Lisa Ann Walter began her role as Melissa Schemmenti on the ABC mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary.

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October 20, 2022: Virtuoso Award at the San Diego International Film Festival

On October 20, 2022, Lisa Ann Walter received the Virtuoso Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.

2023: Screen Actors Guild Award Win

In 2023, Lisa Ann Walter, alongside the cast of Abbott Elementary, won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

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2024: Won Celebrity Jeopardy!

In 2024, Lisa Ann Walter won the second season of Celebrity Jeopardy! and $1 million for the Entertainment Community Fund.

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October 14, 2025: Reunion on Dancing with the Stars

On October 14, 2025, Lisa Ann Walter reunited with Elaine Hendrix on Dancing with the Stars. Walter, Hendrix, and Alan Bersten performed a foxtrot to This Will Be by Natalie Cole.

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