Lisa Whelchel Biography

Fast Facts

• The founder of Momtime Ministries, a network of mothers' groups who get together to learn from and encourage one another
• Released a Christian pop album in 1984, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance in 1985
• At the age of 12, was recruited by talents scouts in Texas to appear as a Mouseketeer on "The New Mickey Mouse Club․"
• Began her acting career at the age of eight, and performed in musical theater for the next four years
• Has received work as an inspirational speaker at churches and conferences
• In addition to her career as an actress, Whelchel has authored a number of books on a variety of subjects, including motherhood, child discipline and adult friendships
• Other talents include being a trained ventriloquist and a licensed pilot