Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels

65 · Born: Dec 24, 1959

2015
2013
2012
2009
2005

Known For

The ButlerThe Butler
PreciousPrecious
The PaperboyThe Paperboy
EmpireEmpire

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 24, 1959 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Relatives
  • Leah Daniels Butler (Sibling)
  • Clara Daniels (Sibling)
  • Liam Daniels (Sibling)
  • Mia Farrow (Cousin)
  • James Heath-Clark (Cousin)

Biography

Lee Daniels, born on December 24, 1959, in Philadelphia, had a difficult childhood due to his father's violent reactions to his son's sexuality. Despite this, Lee completed high school and attended Lindenwood University in Missouri for two years.

Career

2012
The Paperboy
The Paperboy as Bartender
2005
Shadowboxer
Shadowboxer as Man in Steam Room
2004
Agnes and His Brothers
Agnes and His Brothers as Henry Preminger
2023
Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn
Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn
My Name is Mo'Nique
My Name is Mo'Nique
2022
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
2021
Mariah Carey: Darling Diva
Mariah Carey: Darling Diva
2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
2010
The Black List: Volume Three
The Black List: Volume Three
2009
My Big Break
My Big Break
2024
The Deliverance
The Deliverance as Director
2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Director
2013
The Butler
The Butler as Director
2012
The Paperboy
The Paperboy as Director, Screenplay
2009
Precious
Precious as Director
2005
Shadowboxer
Shadowboxer as Director
2016
Star
Star as Creator
2015
Empire
Empire as Creator