Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details


Lena Waithe
Full Name Lena Diane Waithe
Nickname Katraukus
Profession Actress, Producer, Screenwriter
Lena Waithe Physical Stats
Height 5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Lena Waithe Career
Debut TV: The Comeback (2014) as Summer
TV(Producer): Them (2021)
Awards 2017: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing of the Comedy Series Thanksgiving and Master of None
2019: Black Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Original Screenplay for Queen and Slim
Lena Waithe Personal Life
Date of Birth 17 May 1984 (Thursday)
Age 41 Years
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Zodiac sign Taurus
Nationality American
Hometown Chicago, Illinois, U.S
School African American Elementary Magnet School, Turner Drew
College/University • Evanston Township High School • Columbia College Chicago
Educational Qualification A Degree in Cinema and Television Arts from Columbia College Chicago in 2006
Religion Christianity
Food Habit Non-Vegetarian
Tattoo On her right hand: face
Social Media • Instagram • Twitter
Lena Waithe Relationships & More
Marital Status Divorced
Lena Waithe Family
Husband/Spouse Alana Mayo (m. 2019; div. 2021)
Parents Father- Lawrence David Waithe Mother- Ethel Laverne
Sibling

Lena Waithe Awards


Year Award Category Project Result
2017 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Master of None – "Thanksgiving" Winner
2017 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Master of None – "Thanksgiving" Winner
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Original Screenplay Queen & Slim Winner
2020 Black Reel Awards Outstanding First Screenplay Queen & Slim Winner
2023 Tony Awards Best Play Ain't No Mo' Nominee
2023 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special Being Mary Tyler Moore Nominee
2022 Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical Master of None Nominee
2018 Writers Guild of America Awards Comedy Series Master of None Nominee
2018 NAACP Image Awards Writing – Comedy Series Master of None Nominee

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Lena Waithe


What is Lena Waithe's age?

The age of Lena Waithe in the 2025 was 41 Years.

Where was the Lena Waithe born?

The Lena Waithe's was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

What is the education qualification of Lena Waithe?

The educational background of Lena Waithe was Actress.

What is the Lena Waithe date of birth?

The DOB for Lena Waithe was 17 May, 1984.

What is Lena Waithe's height?

The Lena Waithe is approximately 173 cm tall.

What is Lena Waithe's net worth?

The Lena Waithe had 1.5 Million's worth of wealth.

What is Lena Waithe's latest movie?

The most recent movies for Lena Waithe is Thug Life.

What are some notable movies/TV shows Lena Waithe has been in?

Lena Waithe is best known for the films Varathan and Jagame Tantram.

What are Lena Waithe upcoming movies?

SYG - Sambarala Yeti Gattu were Lena Waithe's upcoming films.

What is the Lena Waithe's first movie?

Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela was Lena Waithe first movie in Malayalam

What is Lena Waithe's Instagram ID?

The Lena Waithe Instagram account is aishu_.

Who is the next director for Lena Waithe's next project?

Lena Waithe's next feature film with Rohith KP.


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