Lisa Whelchel

Birth Name:

Lisa Diane Whelchel

Birth Place:

Littlefield, Texas, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

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

1979Stinker Award - Worst Fake Accent: Female:Nominated
1982Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Television Special:Nominated
1982Young Artist Award - Best Young Comedienne - Motion Picture or Television:Nominated
1983Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1984Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2023Cine Vision Award - Best Actress:Winner
2023November Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2024April Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2024April Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
2024Best Actress : Feature Film - Best Actress : Feature Film:Winner

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