Lee Daniels
American director, producer and actor
- Age
- 66years old
- Born
- 24 December 1959Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 2001–2021
Known for
About Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels is an American director, producer and actor. They were born on 24 December 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their career spans 8 titles, among them Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013), Precious (2009) and The Paperboy (2012).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Lee Daniels is Monster's Ball (2001); in all, 8 films over 20 years. They have worked as producer in 7, director in 5, actor in 3 and writer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013), with 64 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Oprah Winfrey, on 3 films, among them Lee Daniels' The Butler and Precious.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2021
- 2019
- 2013
- 2012
- 2009
- 2005
- 2004
The Woodsman
Producer
- 2001
Where to watch Lee Daniels
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2009
- 2012
- 2021
- 2001
- 2019
- 2005
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Lee Daniels films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Precious 2009
- The Paperboy 2012
- Lee Daniels' The Butler 2013
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
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Questions about Lee Daniels
How old is Lee Daniels?
Lee Daniels is 66 years old: born on 24 December 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What are the best Lee Daniels films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Lee Daniels films are Precious (2009, 7.2), The Paperboy (2012, 5.7) and Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013, 4.7).
How many films and TV shows has Lee Daniels been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for Lee Daniels, from Monster's Ball (2001) to The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021).
How many awards has Lee Daniels won?
Lee Daniels has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Lee Daniels's star sign?
Lee Daniels is a Capricorn: born on 24 December.