Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

producer, writer, actress

Lena Waithe was born on May 17, 1984 in USA. Lena Waithe's big-screen debut came with Dear White People directed by Justin Simien in 2014. Lena Waithe is known for Onward directed by Dan Scanlon, Tom Holland stars as Ian Lightfoot and Chris Pratt as Barley Lightfoot. Lena Waithe has got 7 awards and 22 nominations so far. The most recent award Lena Waithe achieved is Gracie Allen Awards. The upcoming new movie Lena Waithe plays is A Thousand and One which will be released on Mar 31, 2023.

Lena Waithe was born on May 17, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Master of None (2015), Ready Player One (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). She has been married to Alana Mayo since November 2019.

  • Birthday

    May 17, 1984
  • Place of Birth

    Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Also known

    Lena D. Waithe

Known For

Awards

7 wins & 22 nominations

Gracie Allen Awards
2021
Writer Scripted - Drama
Winner - Gracie
Black Reel Awards
2020
Outstanding First Screenplay
Winner - Black Reel
2020
Outstanding Screenplay
Winner - Black Reel
2020
Outstanding Motion Picture
Winner - Black Reel
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