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Lee Daniels Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels is a producer and director from the United States. He is well known for his film ‘Precious,’ which tells the story of a sixteen-year-old illiterate girl tormented by her parents. Several prizes, including an Academy Award, were bestowed for the picture. His 2012 film ‘Butler’ became well-known for its historical drama highlighting events around US Presidents. He also produces television and has a long list of critically praised shows to his name.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Lee Daniels was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1959, to Clara Watson and William L. Daniel. He attended Radnor High School in Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1978. He spent two years at Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Following that, he began working at a nurse agency in California before opening his own, which was highly successful. Later, he sold his agency to follow his goal of becoming a film producer. Daniel’s father was a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Daniel was greatly influenced by his father.

Lee Daniels’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Lee Daniels, who was born on December 24, 1959, is 62 years old as of today, June 9, 2022. His height is 1.79 m, and he weighs 78 kg.

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Lee Daniels posing for a photograph(source Instagram)

Lee Daniels’s Profession & Career

Lee Daniels’ own production ‘Monster Ball’ was a tremendous success in 2001. Its actress Halle Berry received an Oscar for Best Actress. In addition, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for best original screenplay.

Lee Daniels produced ‘The Woodsman,’ starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, in 2004. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim. It received three significant award nominations.

Lee Daniels took part in President Bill Clinton’s program to urge young people of colour to vote in March 2004. Lee Daniels directed the campaign, which featured LL Cool J and Alicia Keys.

In 2006, Lee Daniels made his directorial debut with ‘Shadowboxer.’ For the film, he was nominated for the best new director at the San Sebastian Film Festival. He produced the film ‘Tennessee,’ starring Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck, and Mariah Carey, in 2008.

His most admired film, ‘Precious,’ was released in 2009, gaining him numerous accolades and nominations and grossing 63 million dollars worldwide. In 2012, he directed ‘Paperboy,’ and in 2013, he directed the historical drama ‘Butler,’ which made over $100 million in the United States.

Awards and accomplishments:

Lee Daniels was nominated for Best Director by the AAFCA Awards in 2009. His film ‘Precious’ was nominated for Best Motion Picture of the Year at the Academy Awards in 2010. For his film ‘Precious,’ he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Achievement in Directing in 2010. He received the American Black Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award in 2010.

In the year 2010, he was the winner of Best Film Award-‘Precious’-by Black reel awards. He earned the Hollywood Picture Award for Director of the Year in 2013 for his film ‘The Butler.’ He won the Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Screenwriter in 2015 for the film Empire.’

Lee Daniels’s Salary and Net Worth

Lee Daniels’ net worth is projected to be $25 million as of June 2022. His riches come from producing popular films such as ‘Precious,’ ‘Butler,’ and ‘Shadowboxer,’ as well as his numerous TV ventures. His film Butler grossed over $100 million in the United States, while his picture ‘Precious’ did well internationally. There was a consistent flow of his productions and directorial initiatives, which kept a continuous flow of revenue coming in and increased his net worth.

Lee Daniels began his career as an employee of a nursing agency before opening his own, which succeeded. Despite this, he sold his prosperous ‘casting nurses’ firm to pursue his broader goals of ‘casting actors’ with even greater success. Throughout the years, he worked tirelessly to make his ambitions a reality. His unwavering dedication and concentrated attention propelled him to success as a producer and director, producing many critically praised award-winning films.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameLee Daniels
Full NameLee Louis Daniels
GenderMale
Age62 years old
Birth Date24 December 1959
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height1.79 m
Weight78 kg
Sexual OrientationGay
Marital StatusIn relationship
Wife/Spouse (Name)No
ChildrenYes (Clara Daniels, Liam Daniels)
Dating/Girlfriend(Name)Yes (Jahil Fisher)
ProfessionAmerican film and television writer, director, and producer
Net Worth in 2022$25 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A