Lisa Arch (born November 23, 1971), also known as Lisa Kushell, is an American comedic actress known for her roles in the 1997-98 Season of the FOX Network comedy show, MADtv, as cohost of TBS's Dinner and a Movie from 2002 to 2005, and most recently as the recurring character of Samantha Samuels on Disney Channel's Cory in the House. Arch has also has been in movies, such as 2007's Evan Almighty.
Arch was born in Los Angeles, California. She the...
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Lisa Arch (born November 23, 1971), also known as Lisa Kushell, is an American comedic actress known for her roles in the 1997-98 Season of the FOX Network comedy show, MADtv, as cohost of TBS's Dinner and a Movie from 2002 to 2005, and most recently as the recurring character of Samantha Samuels on Disney Channel's Cory in the House. Arch has also has been in movies, such as 2007's Evan Almighty.
Arch was born in Los Angeles, California. She then began acting on stage at 15 years old in the sketch comedy troupe Upstage Comedy. As a member of the troupe, she gained experience with writing and creating sketch characters. Arch has often stated that her parents were extremely supportive of her and they enabled her to hone her skills in their "unfurnished living room" until she graduated high school. Arch earned her SAG card with one line as a waitress on Dream On. After her first appearance, Lisa began appearing on such shows as Seinfeld, The X-Files, and For Your Love.
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