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Lee Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American film and television producer, director and screenwriter. His first producer credit was Monster's Ball (2001), for which Halle Berry won the Academy Award for Best Actress , making Daniels the first African-American film producer to solely produce an Oscar-winning film.
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- 1986–present
- Film and television producer, director, screenwriter
- Lee Louis Daniels, December 24, 1959 (age 63), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Lee Daniels. Producer: Precious. Lee Daniels gave his parents an early Christmas present when he entered the world on December 24, 1959; unfortunately, the Philadelphia native was to have a difficult relationship with his police officer father who later reacted violently to his son's sexuality.
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May 13, 2024 · Lee Daniels is an American director and producer whose films and television shows often tackle difficult subjects and focus on African American experiences. Daniels first made a name for himself as the producer of Monster’s Ball (2001), and he later produced and directed such movies as Precious:
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Apr 2, 2014 · Lee Daniels was born far away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The oldest of five children born to Clara and William Daniels, Lee grew up in West Philadelphia. His father was a cop who ...
Aug 23, 2021 · Through his Lee Daniels Entertainment production company, he is executive producing three new series this fall, including a highly anticipated reboot of “The Wonder Years,” which will center ...
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Learn about the life and career of Lee Daniels, an Academy Award nominated filmmaker who directed and produced Precious, The Butler and other acclaimed films. Find out his background, achievements, awards and trivia on IMDb.
Lee Daniels is a filmmaker who has directed and produced movies such as Precious, The Butler, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Learn more about his career, awards, and ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.