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Lena Waithe (/ w eɪ θ /; born May 17, 1984) is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi (2018–present) and the BET comedy series Boomerang (2019–20) and Twenties (2020–21). She also wrote and produced the crime film Queen & Slim (2019) and is the executive producer of the horror anthology series Them (2021–present).
Lena Waithe. Producer: Master of None. Lena Waithe was born on 17 May 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Master of None (2015), Ready Player One (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). She has been married to Alana Mayo since November 2019.
Life, love, and dream jobs in L.A. - Hattie, Marie, and Nia are figuring it out. Seasons 1 & 2 of #Twenties, an original series from Lena Waithe, are streaming now on #ParamountPlus! 🫴🏾
Jun 27, 2024 · At 40, Lena Waithe already has an impressive legacy, with dozens of writing, acting and production credits. She was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing (for Master of None).
Feb 1, 2024 · Also in 2019, Amazon Studios approved two seasons of Waithe’s next project, a horror anthology series, called Them.The first season will witness the two lead characters, Lucky and Alfred Emory, as they move their family from North Carolina to an all-white neighborhood in Los Angeles.
May 4, 2021 · Lena Waithe is no stranger to criticism. As a Black, masculine-presenting lesbian, the writer, actor, and producer has received her fair share from people who take issue with how she shows up in ...
Lena Waithe. Producer: Master of None. Lena Waithe was born on 17 May 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Master of None (2015), Ready Player One (2018) and Queen & Slim (2019). She has been married to Alana Mayo since November 2019.
Lena Waithe reflects on being the first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, as part of TIME Firsts.
Jan 11, 2018 · In 2017, Lena Waithe made history as the first black woman to win an Emmy for outstanding comedy writing. The award specifically recognized Master of None's "Thanksgiving" episode, which Waithe co ...
Feb 10, 2024 · Lena Waithe grew up in Chicago, and by her own account fell in love with TV when she was a kid. That led her to a career in entertainment which led to her becoming the first Black woman to win an ...
