7.3
Movie
Directing
Lee Daniels
- Born
- (age 66)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 35 titles
Biography
Lee Daniels (born December 24, 1959) is an American film and television director, writer and producer.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
8.5
TV
BoJack Horseman
7.3
Movie
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
6.8
Movie
Monster's Ball
5.5
Movie
The Paperboy
7.1
TV
Empire
6.0
Movie
The Deliverance
6.8
Movie
The Woodsman
6.7
Movie
Purple Rain
6.5
Movie
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
6.1
Movie
Concrete Cowboy
7.0
TV
The Wonder Years
8.0
TV
Star
5.1
TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1
Movie
Shadowboxer
6.2
Movie
Pimp
6.2
Movie
Agnes and His Brothers
7.5
Movie
The Reading
Acting credits 17
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Truth About Jussie Smollett? Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn Film | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2022 | JANET JACKSON. TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2021 | The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey Film | Self |
| 2016 | Star TV | Video Director (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Film | Self |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Empire TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Flea Daniels (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self, Self - Guest |
| 2012 | The Paperboy Film | Bartender |
| 2010 | The Black List: Volume Three Film | Self |
| 2007 | Indie Sex TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Shadowboxer Film | Man in Steam Room |
| 2004 | Agnes and His Brothers Film | Henry Preminger |
| 1986 | A Little Off Mark Film | Steve |
Crew credits 22
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Terms of Endearment Film | Director, Screenplay |
| TBA | Stealth Film | Director |
| TBA | My Family's Slave Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | The Deliverance Film | Director, Producer |
| 2023 | The Reading Film | Executive Producer |
| 2021 | The Wonder Years TV | Executive Producer (32 ep) |
| 2021 | Our Kind of People TV | Executive Producer (12 ep) |
| 2021 | The Ms. Pat Show TV | Executive Producer (46 ep) |
| 2021 | The United States vs. Billie Holiday Film | Producer, Director |
| 2020 | Concrete Cowboy Film | Producer |
| 2018 | Pimp Film | Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Star TV | Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Creator (48 ep) |
| 2015 | Empire TV | Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (3 ep) |
| 2013 | The Butler Film | Producer, Director |
| 2012 | The Paperboy Film | Screenplay, Producer, Director |
| 2009 | Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Film | Director, Producer |
| 2008 | Tennessee Film | Producer |
| 2005 | Shadowboxer Film | Director, Producer |
| 2004 | The Woodsman Film | Producer |
| 2001 | Monster's Ball Film | Producer |
| 1986 | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started Film | Casting |
| 1984 | Purple Rain Film | Casting Assistant |