Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe, born in 1984, is an American actress, producer, and screenwriter whose work spans television and film. Creator of "The Chi" and "Twenties," she also penned and produced "Queen & Slim" and executive produced the horror anthology series "Them." Recognition came early with her Emmy-winning episode of "Master of None," which drew from personal experience. Her versatility is evident in roles across "Ready Player One" and "Westworld," while her production work extends to the Tony-nominated play "Ain't No Mo'." Named among Time's most influential people in 2018, Waithe's contributions have solidified her as a pivotal voice in contemporary entertainment.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
19 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television | Self | TV |
| 2025 | It's Dorothy! | Self | Film |
| 2025 | Move Ya Body: The Birth of House | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2025 | Long's Long Lost & Mini Mart | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2024 | Hollywood Black | Self | TV |
| 2023 | A Thousand and One | Producer | Film |
| 2023 | Kokomo City | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2021 | Them | Executive Producer | TV |
| 2020 | Onward | Officer Spector (voice) | Film |
| 2020 | The Forty-Year-Old Version | Producer | Film |
| 2019 | Queen & Slim | Producer | Film |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Aech / Helen | Film |
| 2018 | Step Sisters | Producer | Film |
| 2015 | Master of None | Denise Watkins | TV |
| 2015 | Master of None | Co-Executive Producer | TV |
| 2014 | Dear White People | Producer | Film |
| 2010 | I Will Follow | Production Coordinator | Film |
| Place to Be | Shy | Film | |
| Such a Fun Age | Producer | Film |
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