Lee Daniels

Director

Birthday December 24, 1959

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Philadelphia, PA

Age 64 years old

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About

Director best known for his 2009 film Precious, which received six Academy Award nominations including Best Director. He also directed the 2013 film The Butler, which starred Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker. He is the creator and head showrunner for the TV series Empire and Star, which premiered in 2015 and 2016, respectively. 

Before Fame

He started in the entertainment industry as a casting director and manager.

Trivia

He made his directorial debut with the 2005 thriller Shadowboxer.

Family Life

He adopted two children, Clara and Liam, with former partner Billy Hopkins.

Associated With

He produced the 2001 film Monster's Ball, which earned Halle Berry an Academy Award for Best Actress.

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Lee Daniels Highlights
Lee Daniels Highlights