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

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2012
The Paperboy
The Paperboy as Bartender
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2005
Shadowboxer
Shadowboxer as Man in Steam Room
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2004
Agnes and His Brothers
Agnes and His Brothers as Henry Preminger
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2023
Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn
Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn
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2018
Breaking Big
Breaking Big
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2016
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
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2015
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
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2010
The Black List: Volume Three
The Black List: Volume Three
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The Daily Show
The Daily Show
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2024
The Deliverance
The Deliverance as Director
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2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Director
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2013
The Butler
The Butler as Director
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2012
The Paperboy
The Paperboy as Director, Screenplay
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2009
Precious
Precious as Director
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2005
Shadowboxer
Shadowboxer as Director
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2016
Star
Star as Creator
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2015
Empire
Empire as Creator