Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz

60 · Born: May 26, 1964

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 26, 1964 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Sy Kravitz
  • Roxie Roker
Relatives
  • Ted Kravitz (Cousin)
  • Laurie Kravitz (Half Sibling)
  • Tedi Kravitz (Half Sibling)
  • Al Roker (Cousin)
  • Renny Roker (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Lenny Kravitz, a renowned rock musician, has had a storied career spanning over three decades. This multi-talented artist has effortlessly blended soul, rock, and funk influences from the 1960s and 1970s, earning him widespread acclaim.

Kravitz has released eleven studio albums, selling an impressive 40 million copies worldwide. His music has garnered numerous awards, including four consecutive Grammy Awards, and he holds the record for the most wins in the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" category.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Kravitz has ventured into film, appearing in box-office hits like The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. He has also been seen in critically-acclaimed films such as Precious and The Butler.

Kravitz's creative firm, Kravitz Design Inc., boasts an impressive portfolio of projects, including hotel properties, condominium developments, private residences, and high-end collaborations with brands like Rolex, Leica, and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol-a, a distillate from the sotol plant in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Kravitz was honored by the CFDA in 2022 with their "Fashion Icon Award" for his influence on both the music and fashion industries. He is also the author of Flash, a book showcasing unique rock photography, and his memoir, Let Love Rule, landed on The New York Times' Best Sellers List.

In 2018, Kravitz released his eleventh full-length album, Raise Vibration. He serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty's Y cologne and was selected as a 2023 Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee.

Person Biography:

Lenny Kravitz is a multifaceted artist known for his soulful voice, energetic stage presence, and eclectic style. Born on May 26, 1964, in New York City, Kravitz began his music career in the late 1980s, drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, including rock, funk, and soul.

Career

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2025
Opus
Opus as Moretti Superfan #1 (uncredited)
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2024
Blink Twice
Blink Twice as Man at the Gym (uncredited)
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2022
Shotgun Wedding
Shotgun Wedding as Sean Hawkins
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2016
Zoolander 2
Zoolander 2 as Lenny Kravitz (uncredited)
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Better Things
Better Things as Mel Trueblood
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Star
Star as Roland Crane
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2013
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The Butler
The Butler as James Holloway
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2012
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2009
Precious
Precious as John McFadden
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2002
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Lenny Kravitz (voice)
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2001
Zoolander
Zoolander as Lenny Kravitz
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2000
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1998
The Rugrats Movie
The Rugrats Movie as Newborn Baby (singing voice)
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1992
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2018
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2007
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2006
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2001
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2000
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1999
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1991