Lea DeLaria (born May 23, 1958) is an American comedian, actress, and jazz musician. DeLaria is credited with being the first openly gay comic to appear on a late - night talk show with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. She is best known for her portrayal of inmate Carrie "Big Boo '' Black on Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.
actress that plays boo on orange is the new black
Lea DeLaria