Lena Waithe – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | Lena D. Waithe, Katraukus |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 40 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | May 17, 1984 |
| Full Name | Lena Diane Waithe |
| Profession | Actress, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Published on | June 22, 2020 on 12:49 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Lena Waithe (born on May 17, 1984) in Chicago, U.S. She is an American actress, producer, and writer.
Career
She played the role of Camille Hallaway in the drama series The Chi (2018–present) and was the creator of the drama. Lena Waithe is the writer of the comedy series Boomerang from 2019 to 2020. She also created the comedy series Twenties (2020–present).
She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2020) and is the managing producer of the horror drama series Them (2021–present).
Lena Waithe earned recognition for her role in Denise in the Netflix comedy-drama series Master of None (2015–present). Waithe wrote the show’s “Thanksgiving” episode, which was almost based on her personal experience of coming out to her mother.
In 2017, she became the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Lena Waithe has also starred Helen Harris in the adventure film Ready Player One (2018), directed by Steven Spielberg. She played the role of Ash in the Westworld HBO TV series.
Waithe is one of the Most Influential People of 2018 in Time magazine. She is on the tenth of Fast Company’s Queer 50 list in 2021. She won the Black Film Critics Circle Awards, for Best Original Screenplay “Queen & Slim”.
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Lena Waithe Education
School: Turner-Drew Elementary Language Academy
Chute Middle School
Evanston Township High School
College: Columbia College Chicago
Lena Waithe Career
Profession: Actress, Producer, Screenwriter
Known For: Being the 1st woman of African-American origin to receive a Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series” for the Netflix show Master of None in 2017
Debut:
Ready Player One (Film 2018), TakePart Live (TV Show 20130
Net Worth: USD $13 million (approx)
Family & Relatives
Father: Not known
Mother: Ethel Laverne
Marital Status: Divorced
Divorced: Alana Mayo; (m. 2019; separated 2020)
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Who is Lena Waithe?
Lena Waithe is an American actress, producer, screenwriter, born on 17 May, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How old is Lena Waithe?
Lena Waithe is 40 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is Lena Waithe?
Lena Waithe is 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m).